Job ID: 3576
Job date: 2015-06-08
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Company : Arizona State University Country : Role : Postdoc
Job date: 2015-06-08
End Date:
Company : Arizona State University Country : Role : Postdoc
Job Description:
The Department of Biomedical Informatics at Arizona State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Virus Phylogeography to support an NIH sponsored research project. The anticipated start date is May 2015. The position will also include a joint appointment in the Center for Environmental Security, Biodesign Institute.
This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, 12-month appointment. Salary is $50,000 per year, depending on qualifications, and support for travel to conferences will be available. Renewal is possible, contingent on additional funding by the sponsor and satisfactory job performance. The successful candidate is responsible for relocation and housing expenses. For additional information and policies regarding postdoctoral researchers at ASU, please see: http://provost.asu.edu/postdoc.
The successful candidate will be expected to carry out the research plan and fulfill the goals established with their supervising faculty member, Dr. Matthew Scotch; assist the supervising faculty member and other project investigators in fulfilling the requirements of the project in a timely manner; communicate regularly with the supervising faculty member and other members of the research team; and notify the faculty member of any change in research plans. For further information about the position, contact Assistant Professor Matthew Scotch at matthew.scotch@asu.edu.
Positions are renewed annually at the beginning of each fiscal year and contingent on funding, performance, and the needs of the department.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications below and have no more than two years of formal postdoctoral experience. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States by time of the appointment. Minimum Qualifications
- PhD in Biomedical Informatics/Bioinformatics, Evolutionary and Computational Virology, Biology, or related field/discipline. Doctoral candidates with pending degrees who successfully defend their dissertation by May 1, 2015 will also be considered.
- Demonstrated, relevant expertise in virus phylogeography.
- Demonstrated, relevant experience in databases and Web programming.
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated, relevant expertise or experience in using BEAST (http://beast.bio.ed.ac.uk).
- Demonstrated, relevant expertise or experience in Python, Java, or similar languages. Job Information Position Type: Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships Start Date: ASAP Duration: Full Time Status: openContact InformationArizona State University
Biomedical Informatics
Matthew Scotch
matthew.scotch@asu.eduhttp://biodesign.asu.edu/jobs/postdoctoral-scholar-in-virus-phylogeography-2015-05-14-10-53How To Apply:To apply, please submit application materials electronically with all documents included in a single PDF file. Application materials must include:
- Cover letter stating your interest in the position;
- Curriculum Vitae;
- Contact information (name, phone number, and email address);
- Copies of up to three published papers/scholarly work;
- Scanned copies of academic transcripts from all degree-awarding institutions. Official transcripts will be requested from those who receive formal offers.
Application materials should be sent to matthew.scotch@asu.edu with “BMI Postdoc Search” in the subject line. Initial review of applications will begin on June 1, 2015; if the position is not filled, review will continue every week thereafter until the search is closed. A background check is required prior to employment.
Arizona State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. http://www.asu.edu/titleIX/
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The Department of Biomedical Informatics at Arizona State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Virus Phylogeography to support an NIH sponsored research project. The anticipated start date is May 2015. The position will also include a joint appointment in the Center for Environmental Security, Biodesign Institute.
This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, 12-month appointment. Salary is $50,000 per year, depending on qualifications, and support for travel to conferences will be available. Renewal is possible, contingent on additional funding by the sponsor and satisfactory job performance. The successful candidate is responsible for relocation and housing expenses. For additional information and policies regarding postdoctoral researchers at ASU, please see: http://provost.asu.edu/postdoc.
The successful candidate will be expected to carry out the research plan and fulfill the goals established with their supervising faculty member, Dr. Matthew Scotch; assist the supervising faculty member and other project investigators in fulfilling the requirements of the project in a timely manner; communicate regularly with the supervising faculty member and other members of the research team; and notify the faculty member of any change in research plans. For further information about the position, contact Assistant Professor Matthew Scotch at matthew.scotch@asu.edu.
Positions are renewed annually at the beginning of each fiscal year and contingent on funding, performance, and the needs of the department.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications below and have no more than two years of formal postdoctoral experience. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States by time of the appointment. Minimum Qualifications
- PhD in Biomedical Informatics/Bioinformatics, Evolutionary and Computational Virology, Biology, or related field/discipline. Doctoral candidates with pending degrees who successfully defend their dissertation by May 1, 2015 will also be considered.
- Demonstrated, relevant expertise in virus phylogeography.
- Demonstrated, relevant experience in databases and Web programming.
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated, relevant expertise or experience in using BEAST (http://beast.bio.ed.ac.uk).
- Demonstrated, relevant expertise or experience in Python, Java, or similar languages. Job Information Position Type: Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships Start Date: ASAP Duration: Full Time Status: openContact InformationArizona State University
Biomedical Informatics
Matthew Scotch
matthew.scotch@asu.eduhttp://biodesign.asu.edu/jobs/postdoctoral-scholar-in-virus-phylogeography-2015-05-14-10-53How To Apply:To apply, please submit application materials electronically with all documents included in a single PDF file. Application materials must include:
- Cover letter stating your interest in the position;
- Curriculum Vitae;
- Contact information (name, phone number, and email address);
- Copies of up to three published papers/scholarly work;
- Scanned copies of academic transcripts from all degree-awarding institutions. Official transcripts will be requested from those who receive formal offers.
Application materials should be sent to matthew.scotch@asu.edu with “BMI Postdoc Search” in the subject line. Initial review of applications will begin on June 1, 2015; if the position is not filled, review will continue every week thereafter until the search is closed. A background check is required prior to employment.
Arizona State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. http://www.asu.edu/titleIX/
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