Job ID: 615561
Job date: 2017-05-23
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Company : Iowa State University Country : Role : Postdoc
Job date: 2017-05-23
End Date:
Company : Iowa State University Country : Role : Postdoc
Job Description:
The Friedberg lab at Iowa State University is a leading lab in the Critical Assessment of Function Annotation, or CAFA project. CAFA is a time-challenge to predict protein function which includes over 60 groups worldwide. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to interact with leading research groups worldwide, and enjoy being at the forefront of a key international effort to improve a vital field in bioinformatics. More information about the CAFA experiment: http://biofunctionprediction.org/cafa/ The successful candidate will develop software to generate CAFA target data sets, develop and implement algorithms for assessing prediction accuracy, create a better understanding of gene and protein function prediction technologies, mentor students involved in CAFA, create robust and usable software for CAFA participants, write manuscripts and grant proposals, and travel to meetings. Required qualifications: -PhD in a relevant field -Experience in bioinformatics programming -Prior work in a research environment Preferred qualifications: -Knowledge of biological ontologies, and especially the Gene Ontology -Python programming and strong software engineering skills -Excellent organizational skills -Independence and creativity in research -Excellent written and oral English communication skills -Successful candidates will enjoy a competitive salary. Ames, Iowa is constantly ranked as one of the best places to live in the US, and has received numerous awards for being a progressive, innovative and exciting community with high affordability and high quality of life.
Additional Info:
Candidates should apply by sending, as a single PDF document: -A cover letter outlining experience -Current C.V. Relevant statement of interest including a URL to code samples (github or a similar code repository). In addition, three letters of reference should be sent independently by their authors to: Dr. Iddo Friedberg at friedberg.lab.jobs@gmail.com. Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Iowa State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 3350 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. +1 515 294-7612…[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
The Friedberg lab at Iowa State University is a leading lab in the Critical Assessment of Function Annotation, or CAFA project. CAFA is a time-challenge to predict protein function which includes over 60 groups worldwide. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to interact with leading research groups worldwide, and enjoy being at the forefront of a key international effort to improve a vital field in bioinformatics. More information about the CAFA experiment: http://biofunctionprediction.org/cafa/ The successful candidate will develop software to generate CAFA target data sets, develop and implement algorithms for assessing prediction accuracy, create a better understanding of gene and protein function prediction technologies, mentor students involved in CAFA, create robust and usable software for CAFA participants, write manuscripts and grant proposals, and travel to meetings. Required qualifications: -PhD in a relevant field -Experience in bioinformatics programming -Prior work in a research environment Preferred qualifications: -Knowledge of biological ontologies, and especially the Gene Ontology -Python programming and strong software engineering skills -Excellent organizational skills -Independence and creativity in research -Excellent written and oral English communication skills -Successful candidates will enjoy a competitive salary. Ames, Iowa is constantly ranked as one of the best places to live in the US, and has received numerous awards for being a progressive, innovative and exciting community with high affordability and high quality of life.
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Candidates should apply by sending, as a single PDF document: -A cover letter outlining experience -Current C.V. Relevant statement of interest including a URL to code samples (github or a similar code repository). In addition, three letters of reference should be sent independently by their authors to: Dr. Iddo Friedberg at friedberg.lab.jobs@gmail.com. Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Iowa State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 3350 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. +1 515 294-7612…[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]