Postdoctoral Scholar in Algorithmic Genomics
About The Position
The College of Engineering at Penn State is seeking a self-motivated Postdoctoral Scholar. The successful candidate will be expected to lead projects that address interesting and challenging problems in algorithmic genomics. Topics of interest include k-mer data structures, sketching techniques, sequence comparison search, compression, transcriptomic algorithms, genome assembly, variant detection, and the theoretical analysis of bioinformatics algorithm. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
Requirements
- A Ph.D. in computer science, mathematics, statistics, computational biology, bioinformatics, or a related field is required by the start date.
- Demonstrated skill set in algorithm design, analysis, and implementation will be highly advantageous.
- Applicants should submit a cover letter, a CV, two first-author papers most closely representing the type of work they want to build on as a Postdoctoral Scholar, and the names of at least two references.
Responsibilities
- Lead projects that address interesting and challenging problems in algorithmic genomics.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
