Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Bioinformatics Programming

The University of Nebraska - Lincoln is seeking candidates for a
post-doctoral research associate in bioinformatics programming to join
a multi-disciplinary bioinformatics team. The successful programmer
will develop databases and pipelines for microbiome and metagenome
analyses. The individual will work within a highly collaborative
environment focused on understanding host-microbe interactions and
microbe-microbe interactions within complex ecosystems. Approaches
involve high-throughput analysis of microbiome and metagenome composition
using Next Generation DNA sequencing. Oversight for the position will be
provided by Dr. Andrew Benson (Food Science & Technology), Dr. Stephen
Kachman (Statistics) and Dr. Etsuko Moriyama (School of Biological
Sciences). The original appointment is set at two years and is grant
funded, however appointment beyond that time frame is possible. Position
offers a competitive salary, flexible work hours, and excellent health
benefits. Requires a PhD in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related
field and experience programming with Python, Perl, C, and SQL, and
experience in processing Next Generation DNA sequence data. A background
in biology or the life sciences is highly preferred. For further
details and to apply for this position visit http://employment.unl.edu,
requisition number 120309. Complete the Faculty/Administrative form
and attach a Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae and a list of
professional references. Application review will begin on May 21, 2012
and continue until the position is filled. The University of Nebraska
has an active National Science Foundation ADVANCE gender equity program,
and is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative
action, equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers.

Dr. Andrew Benson
402-472-5637
abenson1@unl.edu

emoriyama2@unl.edu