Post-Doctoral Associate

This position includes duties related to molecular biology, data analytics and manuscript development within a computational-molecular-microbiology laboratory, including: development and implementation of advanced molecular assays with metagenomic samples, to include use of targeted enrichment, qPCR, library preparation, long-read sequencing, Hi-C, and other protocols bioinformatic and statistical analysis of complex datasets that include numerous types of data including 16S, metagenomic, metatranscriptomic, and enriched metagenomic grant preparation and manuscript development

Other duties will include:
establishment of data-related SOPs and protocols
training of graduate students in molecular techniques, bioinformatic and statistical analysis

Effort:
45% of time will be spent on molecular assays and analysis of resulting data
45% of time will be spent on writing of scientific manuscripts
10% of time will be spent training graduate students

Required Qualifications:
PhD that included bioinformatic and statistical analysis of microbiome, metagenomic, and/or WGS data
Experience with basic molecular techniques
Strong knowledge of R
Experience navigating Linux-based servers through the command-line interface
Attention to detail and strong capacity for organization of tasks and workflows
Ability to work independently yet collaboratively
Strong work ethic with demonstrated productivity
Solid communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience with life sciences research in the areas of livestock production, veterinary medicine and/or microbial ecology
Previous experience with advanced molecular biological techniques

Pay Range: $61,008.00 - $65,000.00; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Please visit the Benefits for Postdoctoral Candidates website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training
• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

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