Postdoctoral Associate Computational- Microbiome

Job ID: 229661401
Job date: 2016-12-08
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Company : Broad Institute 

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Role : Postdoc 


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Job Description:
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

We are looking for a postdoctoral associate in Computational Biology to investigate the mechanisms of host-microbiome interactions in inflammatory bowel diseases. The candidate for this project will be responsible for computational method development and analysis. The ideal candidate should be broadly experienced with analyzing next generation sequencing data and will collaborate closely with other computational postdocs, for methods implementation, and with experimental team members, for validation of computational results. Prospective applicants should have made significant contributions to their area of study, as evidenced by a strong publication record.

Qualified Candidates Should Have:

A Ph.D. in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, or a related field

Proficiency in one or more statistical or scripting languages appropriate for scalable data analysis *Comfort and experience with programming for biological data analysis

Familiarity with functional genetic and/or genomic data, as indicated by publication record

Ability to communicate scientific material and collaborate well

We are seeking creative and highly motivated individuals who want to work in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary research environment.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV and names, e-mail addresses and phone numbers of 3 referees.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled


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The Broad Institute brings together a diverse group of individuals from across its partner institutions — undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, professional scientists, administrative professionals, and academic faculty. The culture and environment at the Broad is designed to encourage creativity and to engage all participants, regardless of role or seniority, in the mission of the Institute. Within this setting, researchers are empowered — both intellectually and technically — to confront even the most difficult biomedical challenges. The Institute’s organization is unique among biomedical research institutions. It encompasses three types of organizational units: core member laboratories, programs and platforms. Scientists within these units work closely together — and with other collaborators around the world — to tackle critical problems in human biology and disease.

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