Postdoc: RutgersU.PopulationGenomics

Job ID: 152060319081
Job date: 2016-12-06
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Company : Rutgers University 

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Role : Postdoc 


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Job Description:
Postdoc – Machine learning in population genomics Seeking qualified applicants for a post-doctoral position with Andrew Kern in the Department of Genetics and the Human Genetics Institute of New Jersey at Rutgers University.

I’m looking for a colleague who will work with me on applying machine learning methods to population genetic questions. Two examples of our recent work in this area can be found here:

http://bit.ly/2ew7EPA

http://bit.ly/2e8BwTX

The ideal candidate would hold a Ph.D. and have a record of achievement in population genetics, computational biology, computer science, statistics, or a related field. A background in comparative/population/evolutionary genomics is of course highly desirable. In addition the candidate should have experience programming in C or C++, a scripting language (Ruby, Python, or Perl is fine), and would ideally be comfortable with cluster computing environments.


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More information about the Kern lab can be found here: http://bit.ly/1u2BLkA .

More information about the department can be found here: http://bit.ly/1DsjZwF.

The lab is located on the Busch campus of Rutgers University, in central New Jersey, and is in easy commuting range to New York City. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The position could begin as early as January, 2017. Interested candidates should submit an electronic version of their CV along with a cover letter describing their qualifications and relevant experience to Andrew Kern (kern@biology.rutgers.edu) Andrew Kern Assistant Professor of Genetics Rutgers University website: http://bit.ly/1u2BLkA email: kern@biology.rutgers.edu Kern@dls.rutgers.edu

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