Job date: 2015-11-20
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Company : Smithsonian Institution Country : Role : Student
Computational Genomics Scientist
Smithsonian Institution National Zoo National Zoological ParkGS-12 permanent
Shortlist Add to shortlist ApplyThe Center for Conservation and Evolutionary Genetics (CCEG), Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI), National Zoological Park located in Washington, DC, invites applications for a permanent Computational Genomics Scientist position.
The purpose of the position is to conduct independent and collaborative research in bioinformatics as applied to biodiversity genomics and conservation biology, provide bioinformatics and computational expertise and training to scientists, and act as a bioinformatics liaison to the Smithsonian Biodiversity Genomics Institute.
Duties of the position include:
Conducts research projects in the area of bioinformatics as applied to biodiversity and conservation biology, including analyses of genomic, transcriptomic, metagenomic, and next generation DNA sequence datasets. Develops or implements data analysis pipelines for Next Generation Sequence (NGS) or other genomics datasets. Publishes scientific papers, chapters and books; prepares independent and collaborative research grant proposals and mentors bioinformatics students and postdocs. Provides informal and formal bioinformatics and genomics training for other scientists in the Center and institution via workshops, seminars or short courses. Acts as a liaison for bioinformatics activities of the Smithsonian Biodiversity Genomics Institute. Keeps abreast of new developments and related research conducted elsewhere in order to improve genomics and related research at SI.CCEG works to understand and conserve biodiversity through genetic and genomic research. We creatively apply genetic theory and methods to build knowledge about the evolutionary and life histories of animals, to understand the importance of genetic variation to species’ survival, and to identify the methods needed to sustain them in captivity and the wild.
To obtain details of the position and to apply, proceed to the USAJOBS website (https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/421893900). For questions about the position please contact Rob Fleischer (fleischerr@si.edu). Information about CCEG and SCBI can also be found at https://nationalzoo.si.edu/scbi/cceg/. This position is open to all U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals. The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider.
Share Email this job Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Google+ Further details Posted November 20 2015 Closes December 22 2015 Ref Job Announcement Number: 16A-LG-300998-DEU-NZP Discipline Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Evolutionary Biology, Genomics Position Type Full Time Job Type Research Scientist Apply More jobs like this Full Time Life Sciences jobs in Washington D.C. Full Time Bioinformatics jobs in Washington D.C. Full Time Computational Biology jobs in Washington D.C. Full Time Evolutionary Biology jobs in Washington D.C. Full Time Genomics jobs in Washington D.C.Requeriments :
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