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Job date: 2018-02-03
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Company : Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Country : Role : Postdoc
Job date: 2018-02-03
End Date:
Company : Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Country : Role : Postdoc
Job Description:
The Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI) (a division of the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab) has an exciting opportunity available for a Computational Biologist Postdoctoral Scholar to participate in ongoing research in the Viral Dark Matter project. JGI has been instrumental in driving the characterization of Earth’s Virome towards a better understanding of its role in regulating microbial communities. We are looking for a talented, highly motivated candidate with a strong background in microbiology, virology, host-virus interactions, metagenomics. computational biology and bioinformatics to join our team. You will be expected to perform viral genomics research, with a strong emphasis on systems level characterization, analysis and understanding of soil virome from metagenomics & metatranscriptomic data. This role will work as part of the Prokaryotic Super Program and is expected to work independently, as well as contribute as a member of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team of biologists, bioinformaticians, computer scientists and software developers. You will report to the Prokaryotic Program head. What You Will Do:
Additional Info:
The posting shall remain open until the position is filled, however for full consideration, please apply by close of business on February 12, 2018. Notes: This is a full time, 3 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 2 years paid postdoctoral experience. Salary for Postdoctoral positions depends on years of experience post-degree. Full-time, M-F, exempt (monthly paid) from overtime pay. This position is represented by a union for collective bargaining purposes. Salary will be predetermined based on postdoctoral step rates. This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment. Work will be primarily performed at: DOE Joint Genome Institute (JGI) — 2800 Mitchell Dr., Walnut Creek, CA.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
The Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI) (a division of the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab) has an exciting opportunity available for a Computational Biologist Postdoctoral Scholar to participate in ongoing research in the Viral Dark Matter project. JGI has been instrumental in driving the characterization of Earth’s Virome towards a better understanding of its role in regulating microbial communities. We are looking for a talented, highly motivated candidate with a strong background in microbiology, virology, host-virus interactions, metagenomics. computational biology and bioinformatics to join our team. You will be expected to perform viral genomics research, with a strong emphasis on systems level characterization, analysis and understanding of soil virome from metagenomics & metatranscriptomic data. This role will work as part of the Prokaryotic Super Program and is expected to work independently, as well as contribute as a member of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team of biologists, bioinformaticians, computer scientists and software developers. You will report to the Prokaryotic Program head. What You Will Do:
- Perform large scale analysis of viral genome sequence data, analyze metagenomics sequences, and perform comparative analyses.
- Contribute to research in the Viral Dark Matter project as part of a large multidisciplinary team.
- Interrogation and interpretation of soil microbial and viral metagenome and metatranscriptome datasets.
- 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 metagenome data analysis.
- Perform comparative analysis across hundreds of metagenomic data and billions of genes.
- Develop statistical methods to compare different samples/communities.
- Prepare research results for publication and for presentations at scientific meetings.
- Application of standard bioinformatics tools for the analysis of genomic/metagenomic data.
- Design and implementation of new approaches for soil virome analysis.
- Publish in peer review journals and deliver scientific presentations at scientific meetings.
- Development of software for organization and handling of metagenomic data and automation of analytical procedures.
- Develop and present updates and reports at group meetings.
- Support the development of user interface for navigation and data comparisons across thousands of genomic/metagenomic samples.
- Recent Ph.D. (within the last 4 years) in Bioinformatics, microbiology, virology, or a related discipline with training/experience in bioinformatics.
- Experience in any of the following areas: viral genomics, metagenomics, microbial ecology.
- Strong experience in analysis of microbial/viral genomes and metagenomes is essential with a proven track record in this area reflected in recent or pending publications.
- Strong experience with UNIX utilities and filesystems.
- Familiar with command line sequence analysis tools e.g. Last, Hmmer, Megahit, MetaSpades, etc.
- Strong experience in scripting tools in order to mine data files.
- Good experience with processing and analysis of genomic/metagenomic data.
- Good experience with using standard bioinformatics tools and databases.
- Knowledge of Biology/Biochemistry and understanding of key and complex biological concepts (genes, pathways, microbial phylogeny).
- Ability to independently carry out creative research with tenacity and of the highest quality standards.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct and perform collaborative research and effectively interact with a broad range of colleagues with tact and diplomacy.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and record-keeping skills with the ability to organize and present technical reports to collaborators, JGI staff, management, and sponsors.
- Demonstrated ability to accurately and eloquently represent and promote scientific projects to audiences of diverse technical backgrounds.
- Experience programming in Python, Bash scripting and familiarity with Linux/Unix.
- Experience with the R statistical analysis platform.
- Experience with machine learning.
Requeriments :
Skills :
- Biochemistry
- Bioinformatics
- Bioinformatics Databases
- Biology
- Computational Biology
- genomic
- HPC
- Lunix/Unix
- Machine Learning
- Metagenomics
- Microbiology
- Programing in Python
- Programming in R
- Software Design
- Statistics
Areas :
Additional Info:
The posting shall remain open until the position is filled, however for full consideration, please apply by close of business on February 12, 2018. Notes: This is a full time, 3 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 2 years paid postdoctoral experience. Salary for Postdoctoral positions depends on years of experience post-degree. Full-time, M-F, exempt (monthly paid) from overtime pay. This position is represented by a union for collective bargaining purposes. Salary will be predetermined based on postdoctoral step rates. This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment. Work will be primarily performed at: DOE Joint Genome Institute (JGI) — 2800 Mitchell Dr., Walnut Creek, CA.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]