Job Company: Cornell University
The position involves assisting with bioinformatics analysis of two datasets relating to allele-specific DNA replication timing in human embryonic stem cells and in lymphoblastoid cell lines. Analyze human genome sequence data and DNA replication timing data using established computational pipelines, and develop dedicated pipelines specific to this project. [More]
The focus of the Bioinformatics Analyst is to analyze pathogen DNA and RNA sequences from clinical and environmental samples to support veterinary clinical testing applications. Though based in the Molecular Diagnostic laboratory, which is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, including high-throughput automated extraction and liquid handling systems and a variety of platforms... [More]
Leading quantitative genetics lab at Cornell University is looking to hire postdocs with a background in computational modeling, bioinformatics of genomic and molecular data, and/or statistical genetics. We are looking to hire researchers with a background in quantitative genetics, machine learning, bioinformatics of genomic and molecular data, and/or statistical genetics. [More]
The Koren research lab in the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics studies DNA replication timing and mutagenesis using predominantly genomic approaches. Specific interests include human variation in DNA replication timing, genetic determinants of DNA replication timing, non-random patterns of mutations along the genome, and epigenomics. [More]
The Director of Scientific Operations and Engagement has responsibility for promoting and enhancing the full range of activities of the Biotechnology Resource Center (BRC) at the Institute of Biotechnology at Cornell University (www.biotech.cornell.edu). The Director provides the following services for the BRC: • Identification of emerging biotechnologies and funding opportunities • Assessment of campus needs for new instrumentation and services • Evaluation and optimization of instrumentation and applications across core facilities • Promotion of BRC services and life sciences research activities both on campus and externally, including providing outreach, workshops, and website/social media presence. The BRC includes core facilities that offer resources and services in genomics, proteomics and mass spectrometry, imaging, bioinformatics and bio-IT. The Director fosters interactions between faculty researchers and the BRC, and among the BRC core facilities, to promote cutting edge, innovative life sciences research. In concert with faculty and BRC core facility directors, the Director assesses interest in, and need for, emerging biotechnology instrumentation, infrastructure and services. The Director catalyzes the development of service linkages, instrument acquisition, and outreach to make existing and emerging technologies known to the greater academic community. Job responsibilities for this position include: Scientific and workflow assessment of emerging biotechnology instrumentation, infrastructure and services. Facilitating effective communication with faculty, core facility directors and other stakeholders regarding the need for new and existing services and equipment. Providing leadership, grant-writing and coordination for instrumentation grants. Promoting the BRC to internal and external audiences using the Institute website, presentations, written communications, and digital media, including leading user group assessments, designing content and service flow, directing third-party vendor participation, testing, and roll-out to users. Establishing effective relationships with BRC core facility directors, faculty, researchers, vendors, and colleagues of related professional organizations. Providing educational seminars and workshops for faculty and others interested in BRC technologies and services. Liaising between the BRC and the Institute’s Center for Advanced Technology, to ensure effective communication. [More]
This position is an integral component of the Biotechnology Resource Center (BRC) Genomic Diversity Facility’s bioinformatics service, which includes development and implementation of new DNA sequence analysis procedures/pipelines, troubleshooting data analysis issues for the high-throughput genotyping-by- sequencing (GBS) service and consulting on custom bioinformatics projects. A background in biology, genetics and/or population genetics is required. The BRC operates within Cornell’s Institute of Biotechnology [More]
Hiring a Research Programmer to help develop and extend high performance software, manage data, and perform analyses to further computational genetics research. Our lab does interdisciplinary research at the interface of computer science, genetics (primarily human genetics), and statistics, with a key emphasis on developing novel computational methods that can analyze massively sized datasets (tens to hundreds of thousands of samples). [More]
Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in computational biology, computer science, statistics, genetics, applied mathematics, or related disciplines. Strong quantitative and programming experience (ideally in C or C++) as well as ability to process large scale datasets are essential skills. While beneficial, prior experience in genetics and genomics is not required, but candidates must have a strong interest in research in this area. [More]