Postdoctoral Scholar, Genomics and Bioinformatics

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

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About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) seeks to hire a Postdoctoral Scholar with expertise in genomics and bioinformatics. The Postdoctoral Scholar will join a team of collaborators investigating the roles of gene duplication and introgression in how wild rodent herbivores metabolize toxins in their native plant diets. The Postdoctoral Scholar will lead all aspects of targeted and genome-scale sequencing, assembly and annotation, as well as downstream analyses to quantify copy number variation, genome-wide selection and patterns of copy number evolution, interspecific hybridization, and introgression. The Postdoctoral Scholar should have excellent bioinformatics skills for processing and analysis of large genomic datasets as well as knowledge of various population genomic and phylogenomic analyses, especially those related to identifying patterns of selection as well as detecting hybridization and introgression. The successful candidate would also ideally have molecular bench skills associated with RNA/DNA extraction, library preparation, and the ability to troubleshoot and refine protocols. This individual should be highly self-driven, have excellent data management skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be able to work with a collaborative team that spans ecologists, chemists, molecular biologists, and bioinformaticians. The Postdoctoral Scholar’s research in genomics and bioinformatics will be supported by a collaborative team of mentors including Drs. M. Matocq (UNR), M. Holding (Univ. Michigan), K. Everson (Oregon State Univ.), D. Schield (Univ. Virginia), and J. Dumbacher and J. Henderson (Calif. Acad. Sci.). The position has the potential to be renewed for a second year, based on performance. Start date is negotiable, but the position is available immediately.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Biology, Bioinformatics, Genomics, Population Genetics, Evolutionary Biology, Molecular Biology or closely related field by the time of appointment.
• The doctoral degree must have been completed within the five years immediately preceding the first date of appointment as a postdoctoral fellow at the University.
• The individual cannot have held previous positions in the professional ranks.
• Excellent bioinformatics skills for processing and analysis of large genomic datasets
• Knowledge of various population genomic and phylogenomic analyses, especially those related to identifying patterns of selection as well as detecting hybridization and introgression.
• Excellent data management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with a collaborative team that spans ecologists, chemists, molecular biologists, and bioinformaticians.
• Highly self-driven

Nice To Haves

• A strong publication record
• Experience in genome assembly and annotation
• Experience working on computer clusters and handling large datasets
• Laboratory skills including DNA/RNA extraction and library preparation
• Demonstrated advanced bioinformatics skills, including programming skills in Python and R, and proficiency in working with the linux/unix command line environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a group
• Molecular bench skills associated with RNA/DNA extraction, library preparation, and the ability to troubleshoot and refine protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of targeted and genome-scale sequencing, assembly and annotation
• Perform downstream analyses to quantify copy number variation, genome-wide selection and patterns of copy number evolution, interspecific hybridization, and introgression.
• Process and analyze large genomic datasets
• Identify patterns of selection as well as detecting hybridization and introgression.
• RNA/DNA extraction
• Library preparation
• Troubleshoot and refine protocols

Benefits

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Generous annual and sick leave, life insurance
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
• Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty.
• No state income tax!
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees