Job ID: 5995
Job date: 2016-09-22
End Date:
Company : Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Country : Role : Postdoc
Job date: 2016-09-22
End Date:
Company : Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Country : Role : Postdoc
Job Description:
The Joint Genome Institute ( JGI ) has an exciting opportunity available for a Computational Biologist Postdoctoral Fellow. We are looking for a talented, highly motivated candidate with a strong background in microbiology and computational biology to join the New Lineages of Life project. You will be expected to reconstruct and characterize genomes from candidate phyla and novel phylogenetic lineages through the large-scale analysis of metagenomic data and assemble a genomic reference catalogue of microbial “dark matter.”
Specific Responsibilities:
Responsible for designing and managing large-scale analyses of metagenomes to identify candidate phyla to target for genome reconstruction and metabolic characterization as part of a microbial “dark matter” genomic catalogue
Utilize scripting language(s) and apply standard bioinformatics tools and pipelines for the analysis of genomic and metagenomic data
Work in a high-performance computing environment and interact with a team of computer scientists, software developers and postdoctoral researchers to develop new methods and tools for large-scale metagenomic data analysis
Apply knowledge of microbial metabolism and physiology to carry out in-depth characterization of genomes from novel phylogenetic lineages
Present updates at group meetings and at scientific conferences, and publish results in peer-reviewed journals
Contribute to research as part of a large multidisciplinary team
Additional Desired Responsibilities:
Develop software for the organization and handling of metagenomic data and automation of analytical procedures
Support the development of user interface for navigation and data comparisons across thousands of genomic and metagenomic samples
Required Qualifications:
Recent Ph.D. (within the last 4 years) in microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry or a related discipline
Experience in analysis of microbial genomes and metagenomes is essential with a proven track record in this area reflected in recent or pending publications
Substantial knowledge and understanding of bioinformatics tools for sequence similarity search, multiple sequence alignment, profile search, clustering and phylogenetic analyses using ribosomal genes and conserved marker genes is required
Significant experience in methods and tools for next-generation sequencing, metagenome assembly and binning, and genome reconstruction
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to independently carry out high-quality research with tenacity and creativity
Additional Desired Qualifications:
Strong understanding in a scripting language (Perl, Python) is a must, knowledge of Unix tools, relational databases and R
Good knowledge of tools for microbial ecology studies
Experience in or familiarity with statistical analysis
The posting shall remain open until the position is filled.
Notes:
This is a 1 year postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs. You must have less than 3 of years paid postdoctoral experience.
Salary for Postdoctoral positions depends on years of experience post-degree.
Salary will be predetermined based on postdoctoral step rates.
This position requires completion of a background check.
Work will be primarily performed at: 2800 Mitchell Dr., Walnut Creek, CA
Berkeley Lab understands the postdoctoral experience in a research environment is unique. We are committed to the growth and development of early career researchers in pursuit of becoming next generation scientists and engineers. Read about the excellent postdoctoral benefit s at Berkeley Lab.
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The Joint Genome Institute ( JGI ) has an exciting opportunity available for a Computational Biologist Postdoctoral Fellow. We are looking for a talented, highly motivated candidate with a strong background in microbiology and computational biology to join the New Lineages of Life project. You will be expected to reconstruct and characterize genomes from candidate phyla and novel phylogenetic lineages through the large-scale analysis of metagenomic data and assemble a genomic reference catalogue of microbial “dark matter.”
Specific Responsibilities:
Responsible for designing and managing large-scale analyses of metagenomes to identify candidate phyla to target for genome reconstruction and metabolic characterization as part of a microbial “dark matter” genomic catalogue
Utilize scripting language(s) and apply standard bioinformatics tools and pipelines for the analysis of genomic and metagenomic data
Work in a high-performance computing environment and interact with a team of computer scientists, software developers and postdoctoral researchers to develop new methods and tools for large-scale metagenomic data analysis
Apply knowledge of microbial metabolism and physiology to carry out in-depth characterization of genomes from novel phylogenetic lineages
Present updates at group meetings and at scientific conferences, and publish results in peer-reviewed journals
Contribute to research as part of a large multidisciplinary team
Additional Desired Responsibilities:
Develop software for the organization and handling of metagenomic data and automation of analytical procedures
Support the development of user interface for navigation and data comparisons across thousands of genomic and metagenomic samples
Required Qualifications:
Recent Ph.D. (within the last 4 years) in microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry or a related discipline
Experience in analysis of microbial genomes and metagenomes is essential with a proven track record in this area reflected in recent or pending publications
Substantial knowledge and understanding of bioinformatics tools for sequence similarity search, multiple sequence alignment, profile search, clustering and phylogenetic analyses using ribosomal genes and conserved marker genes is required
Significant experience in methods and tools for next-generation sequencing, metagenome assembly and binning, and genome reconstruction
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to independently carry out high-quality research with tenacity and creativity
Additional Desired Qualifications:
Strong understanding in a scripting language (Perl, Python) is a must, knowledge of Unix tools, relational databases and R
Good knowledge of tools for microbial ecology studies
Experience in or familiarity with statistical analysis
The posting shall remain open until the position is filled.
Notes:
This is a 1 year postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs. You must have less than 3 of years paid postdoctoral experience.
Salary for Postdoctoral positions depends on years of experience post-degree.
Salary will be predetermined based on postdoctoral step rates.
This position requires completion of a background check.
Work will be primarily performed at: 2800 Mitchell Dr., Walnut Creek, CA
Berkeley Lab understands the postdoctoral experience in a research environment is unique. We are committed to the growth and development of early career researchers in pursuit of becoming next generation scientists and engineers. Read about the excellent postdoctoral benefit s at Berkeley Lab.
Requeriments :
Skills :
- Bioinformatics
- Biology
- Computational Biology
- Genome Assembly
- Lunix/Unix
- Programing in Python
- Programing Skills
- Programming in PERL
- Programming in R
Areas :
Additional Info:
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