Job Description:
Postdoctoral Fellow – Madagascar Biodiversity Genomics
Job Description:
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Conservation Genetics Department (OHDZA-CG) based in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking a post-doctoral researcher with interest/expertise in the generation and analysis of next-generation sequencing data of lemurs, tortoises, and other taxa from Madagascar.
Duties:
The successful applicant will construct genomic library for high throughput sequencing as well as assemble and analyze sequence data and manage next-generation sequence workflows. This individual will be responsible for development, implementation, and support of software applications related to variant detection and interpretation from high-throughput experiments involving multiple species of lemurs, tortoises, and taxa from Madagascar. Interested candidates should be highly motivated, organized, independent, and have extensive experience with molecular genomics and bioinformatics. Travel to Madagascar to support the field programs of OHDZA-CG is required for a minimum of five week intervals twice a year.
Application:
Further application information can be found by clicking the "Apply through website" button. Search for Job ID 1046.
Desired skills and experience
Basic Qualifications:
Applicants should hold a PhD in bioinformatics, computer science, molecular genomics or related field and have more than one year of experience in high-throughput genome sequence analysis. Applicants should be experienced at software related to next generation sequencing data and be able to manipulate genomic data for phylogenetics and phylogeography. Our group’s focus is large-scale sequencing for phylogenetics, phylogeography and evolutionary studies of lemurs, tortoises and other taxa from Madagascar. Thus, previous experience in genome assemblies, annotation and analysis of next generation sequencing (NGS) are preferable. The ideal candidate will be independent, highly motivated, productive, and able to work effectively in a team with members from a variety of diverse backgrounds with outstanding written and verbal communication skills. The successful applicant must be interested in interdisciplinary science and field research and have a solid publication record that illustrates ability to conduct novel, independent research.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in molecular biology, genetics, or bioinformatics. The position requires proficiency in programming (Perl, C++) and Linux operating systems. Applicants are also expected to be familiar with bioinformatics tools and genomics databases and have extensive and creditable laboratory experience with constructing genomic libraries.
Must be legally entitled to work in the USA. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Appointment:
The selected candidate will be based primarily at OHDZA-CG, but the individual will be required to travel and conduct field work with the projects under the management of the Madagascar Biodiversity Partnership, ONG (www.madagascarpartnership.org). The initial appointment is for duration of two-years, but may be renewable for an additional two years based on performance.
About the employer
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is dedicated to the education of the public and the preservation of earth’s priceless biodiversity. The Zoo's Center for Conservation and Research (CCR) has built a vigorous program of scientific investigation in the fields of molecular genetics, reproductive physiology, nutrition, plant micro propagation and conservation medicine. The work done at Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium is intended to have a global impact through numerous in-situ and ex-situ projects and collaborations in conservation programs. All of the CCR programs place great emphasis on student and professional training, technology transfer and research in the conservation of endangered species.
The Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is ranked the number one Zoo in the World by TripAdvisor and a top Family-friendly Animal Attraction by FamilyFun Magazine.
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Postdoctoral Fellow – Madagascar Biodiversity Genomics
Job Description:
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Conservation Genetics Department (OHDZA-CG) based in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking a post-doctoral researcher with interest/expertise in the generation and analysis of next-generation sequencing data of lemurs, tortoises, and other taxa from Madagascar.
Duties:
The successful applicant will construct genomic library for high throughput sequencing as well as assemble and analyze sequence data and manage next-generation sequence workflows. This individual will be responsible for development, implementation, and support of software applications related to variant detection and interpretation from high-throughput experiments involving multiple species of lemurs, tortoises, and taxa from Madagascar. Interested candidates should be highly motivated, organized, independent, and have extensive experience with molecular genomics and bioinformatics. Travel to Madagascar to support the field programs of OHDZA-CG is required for a minimum of five week intervals twice a year.
Application:
Further application information can be found by clicking the "Apply through website" button. Search for Job ID 1046.
Desired skills and experience
Basic Qualifications:
Applicants should hold a PhD in bioinformatics, computer science, molecular genomics or related field and have more than one year of experience in high-throughput genome sequence analysis. Applicants should be experienced at software related to next generation sequencing data and be able to manipulate genomic data for phylogenetics and phylogeography. Our group’s focus is large-scale sequencing for phylogenetics, phylogeography and evolutionary studies of lemurs, tortoises and other taxa from Madagascar. Thus, previous experience in genome assemblies, annotation and analysis of next generation sequencing (NGS) are preferable. The ideal candidate will be independent, highly motivated, productive, and able to work effectively in a team with members from a variety of diverse backgrounds with outstanding written and verbal communication skills. The successful applicant must be interested in interdisciplinary science and field research and have a solid publication record that illustrates ability to conduct novel, independent research.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in molecular biology, genetics, or bioinformatics. The position requires proficiency in programming (Perl, C++) and Linux operating systems. Applicants are also expected to be familiar with bioinformatics tools and genomics databases and have extensive and creditable laboratory experience with constructing genomic libraries.
Must be legally entitled to work in the USA. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Appointment:
The selected candidate will be based primarily at OHDZA-CG, but the individual will be required to travel and conduct field work with the projects under the management of the Madagascar Biodiversity Partnership, ONG (www.madagascarpartnership.org). The initial appointment is for duration of two-years, but may be renewable for an additional two years based on performance.
About the employer
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is dedicated to the education of the public and the preservation of earth’s priceless biodiversity. The Zoo's Center for Conservation and Research (CCR) has built a vigorous program of scientific investigation in the fields of molecular genetics, reproductive physiology, nutrition, plant micro propagation and conservation medicine. The work done at Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium is intended to have a global impact through numerous in-situ and ex-situ projects and collaborations in conservation programs. All of the CCR programs place great emphasis on student and professional training, technology transfer and research in the conservation of endangered species.
The Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is ranked the number one Zoo in the World by TripAdvisor and a top Family-friendly Animal Attraction by FamilyFun Magazine.
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