Postodoctoral research position in bioinformatics / statistical genomics / evolutionary systems biology at the University of Florida
Job Description: There are openings for three postdoctoral research associates at the University of Florida Genetics Institute. The successful applicants will be able to choose among a variety of collaborative projects focused on the analysis of genomic and proteomic data and the development of tools to facilitate analytical approaches to large datasets. Some of the projects include: allele specific expression in Drosophila, comparative genomics of pathogenic bacteria, integration of genomic and proteomic data in host pathogen interactions, association mapping in complex pedigrees, large-scale genomic analysis. Skills expected include: knowledge and interest in Genetics (particularly Evolutionary Genetics) and Genomics, as well as substantial quantitative skills. Candidates with PhDs in Evolutionary Biology / Genetics / Statistics / Computer Science / Engineering will be considered for this position. The work will be highly interdisciplinary and require interaction among a diverse group of scientists. The most important qualities are analytic thinking and problem solving, highly developed writing skills, and a genuine interest in working in a successful team. The investigators expect that the postdocs hired will also form a complementary team and synergistic relationships will develop between the new postdocs and three postdocs currently working in the group. The initial term of the position is one year, with renewal for up to three years, pending successful analytic and writing endeavors. For the position with Dr. McIntyre some lab skills in RNA work and experience with Drosophila is preferred but not required. For the position with Dr. Casella a PhD in Statistics is required, along with some experience/course work in genetics. For the position with Dr. Riva, an interest towards bioinformatics and some programming experience are desirable. Please apply directly to Dr. Lauren McIntyre (mcintyre [at] ufl [dot] edu), Dr. George Casella (casella [at] ufl [dot] edu), or Dr. Alberto Riva (ariva [at] ufl [dot] edu). Dr. McIntyre's research is in the area of mapping genotype to phenotype; Dr. Casella is a statistician with a strong interest in association mapping problems; and Dr. Riva is a bioinformaticist with interest in translational bioinformatics, SNP analysis and genomic knowledge management.