宾夕法尼亚大学招聘生物信息学博士后

A postdoctoral position in bioinformatics is available at the Center for Comparative Genomics and Bioinformatics at Penn State University. The current research projects include ancientDNA(e.g. museum specimens), vertebrate genomics (human and mammalian), invertebrate genomics, microbial genomics and metagenomics. More information on research topics is available athttp://www.schusterlab.com/.

Successful candidates must have a solid background in bioinformatics and computational genomics together with experience in Next-Generation Sequence data processing. Essential requirements include proficiency in computer-programming skills, such as C/C++/Java and scripting languages (e.g. Perl, Phyton), demonstrated expertise in performing quality and assembly analyses of sequence data generated by Next-Generation Sequencing platforms. Duties of the role will include curating and analyzingNGSdata. The candidates will work in close collaboration with wet-lab biologists and other scientists to assist in interpretation and validation of analyzed data.

Interested applicants should send PDFs with CV, a statement of research interests and the names and contact information for 3 references toscs@bx.psu.edu. Please indicate Bioinformatics Postdoctoral Position as the subject title. Review of the applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The initial contract is for 1 year with possibility of extension.

Penn State University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

Stephan Schuster, Ph.D.
Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
The Pennsylvania State University 

310 Wartik Laboratory 

University Park, PA. 16802
Email:scs@bx.psu.edu