Computational Biologist (Postdoctoral Fellow) Organization National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, MD and surrounding area Join a dynamic and interdisciplinary team pushing the frontiers of genomics and pandemic virus research under the leadership of Dr. Martha Nelson in the Division of Intramural Research (DIR) at the National Library of Medicine (NLM). About the position The NLM is one of the 27 institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NLM is the world's largest biomedical library and a leader in research, development, and training in biomedical informatics and health information technology. The DIR within the NLM has two primary research areas: computational health research and computational biology. In computational health research, our efforts center on natural language processing (NLP), clinical image analysis, biomedical ontologies, information modeling, and clinical data analytics. In computational biology, we emphasize transcriptional regulation, chromatin and network biology, structural and functional analysis, sequence statistics, and evolutionary genomics. The post-doctoral scholar will study how rapidly evolving RNA viruses (e.g., H5N1 avian influenza, coronavirus) transmit and evolve at the human-animal interface, using advanced Bayesian phylodynamic approaches and large-scale genomic data. This project is part of a longstanding government-academic partnership spanning multiple Federal agencies and academic institutions to study disease spillover between humans, wildlife, and livestock and identify successful intervention strategies to break transmission in real-world settings. Specific tasks and responsibilities include: Phylodynamic analysis of virus genome data Writing papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals Presenting data at conferences and seminars Leading projects involving international collaborators Working collaboratively with other lab members Position Overview: This is a full-time postdoctoral fellow position. The initial appointment will be for one year, and is renewable on a yearly basis, with extensions up to 5 years total. The NIH offers a competitive salary (based on postdoctoral experience, see stipend tables:https://www.training.nih.gov/stipends/) and comprehensive health insurance. The NIH is dedicated to the continued education and career development of all its research staff. Candidates are subject to a background investigation. Additional information about NIH postdoctoral fellowships:https://www.training.nih.gov/research-training/pd/ Apply for this vacancy What you'll need to apply Prospective candidates should include "Computational Biologist (Postdoctoral Fellow)" and their last name in the email subject line. Applicants must submit the following materials to Martha Nelson atnelsonma@mail.nih.gov: Updated CV Statement of research interest Contact information for 3 references (please include the full name with titles, institute, email address and phone number of each reference). Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Contact name Martha Nelson Contact email nelsonma@mail.nih.gov Qualifications - Candidates should have or be close to obtaining a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in computational biology, computer science, bioinformatics, molecular biology, or a closely related field. - Candidates with a background in Bayesian approaches to phylodynamic analysis of virus populations are particularly encouraged to apply. - Programming skills (e.g., R, python) and an ability to learn how to use new software and quickly apply it to genomic data are essential. - Experience developing new software for genomic analysis - Applicants must possess good communication skills and be prepared to work collaboratively on a fast-paced team of international scientists to inform time-sensitive outbreak responses. Disclaimer/Fine Print U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply. NIH welcomes foreign nationals with the exception of individuals from this list. Martha Nelson, PhD Staff Scientist Division of Intramural Research National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Building 38A, Room 6N609C 301-480-6924 Martha.Nelson@nih.gov "Nelson, Martha (NIH/NLM) [E]" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)