Post-Doctoral Fellow, Bioinformaticist/Computational Biologist – Emory University , United States-Georgia-Atlanta

Job ID: 5287
Job date: 2016-03-15
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Company : Emory University School of Medicine 

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Role : Postdoc 


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Post-Doctoral Fellow, Bioinformaticist/Computational Biologist Emory University Yerkes National Primate Center United States-Georgia-Atlanta A full-time bioinformaticists position is available at Emory University and the Yerkes National Primate Center in the Division of Microbiology and Immunology. The position will be part of a funded project to analyze B and T cell single-RNA-Seq data, and to develop novel software code to analyze T cell and B cell antigen-receptor sequences. Additionally, the position will involve the study of several immune cellular subsets in HIV and SIV infection using RNA-Seq.
The position will entail analyzing:
• single-cell RNA-Seq data
• RNA-Seq data in models of HIV and SIV infection
• T lymphocyte and B lymphocyte repertoire sequences
• data from other Next Generation Sequencing applications
• development of novel software code and scripts to analyze T cell and B cell receptor sequences
Applicants should have a background that includes strong computer science and/or bioinformatics skills and an advanced degree in computational biology, bioinformatics or a related computer science discipline. A background in Immunology, Virology or HIV-research is also an asset but not necessary.
The position will allow for successful applicants to obtain any necessary additional computational training to complete the project.
The position will also offer the opportunity to write and publish several manuscripts from this and other projects. Education
• Minimum Master's Degree in bioinformatics or computational biology, OR
• Ph.D. (or equivalent) Degree in bioinformatics or computational biology
Skills
• Demonstrable experience writing code to solve biological problems
• R/Bioconductor proficiency highly preferred
• Experience working with RNA-SEq is a significant strength
• Programming experience in C/C++, Python, Java or PERL is a significant plus
• Excellent communication and scientific writing skills
• Motivation to turn data into manuscripts.Job Information Position Type: Post-doctoral or staff scientist Start Date: ASAP Duration: Full Time Status: openContact InformationEmory University
Yerkes National Primate Center
Steven Bosinger, PhD
steven.bosinger@emory.eduHow To Apply:Interested applicants should email their CV, a brief description of career goals and references to:
Steven Bosinger, PhD steven.bosinger at emory.edu


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