Bioinformatician at Michigan State University
Several faculty in the Department of Integrative Biology at Michigan
State University are looking to collectively hire a highly motivated
bioinformatician/computational scientist with a biology background for a
full-time position. Typical research projects will use RNA-sequencing,
RAD-sequencing, whole genome sequencing and assembly, and targeted
capture sequencing to address questions in ecology, evolution, comparative
genomics, and developmental biology. We are looking for an enthusiastic
and organized individual to join our team, who is skilled at working
for multiple people and on different projects. The position will be
based in East Lansing, MI on the MSU campus and comes with a competitive
benefits package.
Primary duties will include:
1. Curating sequence data (10%)
2. Analyzing sequence data (65%)
3. Producing tables and figures and writing data analysis methods
and results (10%)
4. Mentoring students on bioinformatics methods (10%)
5. Reading scientific literature to stay up to date on newest
analysis methods (5%)
Required Qualifications:
The job requires knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be
acquired by completing a four-year college degree in bioinformatics or
related field and up to six months of related and progressively more
responsible or expansive bioinformatics experience; or an equivalent
combination of education and experience. The candidate should be well-
versed in unix/linux, as well as at least one other programming language
(e.g. R, python, perl). Applicants should have extensive experience
analyzing large ”-omic” datasets.
Desired Qualifications:
A Master's or PhD degree in bioinformatics or related field.
Experience in at least some of the following key areas:
1. Analyzing complex RNA-seq experimental data sets for differential
gene expression
2. Analyzing RAD-seq datasets--aligning to reference and creating
de novo assemblies, SNP discovery, genotyping, etc.
3. Genome assembly and annotation
4. Genome comparisons
5. Phylogenomics
6. Epigenomics
Required applicant materials:
1) Brief cover letter describing research and data analysis experience
and career goals
2) CV
3) Names and email addresses for 3 references
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply through the MSU Applicant Page at
careers.msu.edu<http://careers.msu.edu> (job ID 480028). If you have questions,
email Dr. Mariah
Meek ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>), with ”Bioinformatics position” in
the subject
line. DO NOT EMAIL APPLICATION MATERIAL TO DR. MEEK.
Review of application material will begin on January 8, 2018. Position
is open until filled.
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Mariah Meek, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Integrative Biology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
meeklab.com<http://meeklab.com>
