Post Doctoral Scholar

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Post Doctoral Scholar
Requisition Number DU11731
Department Name 81110:Horticulture
Work Location Lexington, KY
Salary Range Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate’s education and experience.
Type of Position Other
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
Ph.D. in bioinformatics, computational biology, or related majors. 
Required Related Experience
Research experience in bioinformatics, including NGS data analysis, multi-omics, and data mining. 
Strong programming skills in Python, R, or C. 
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Physical Requirements
Long hours completing repetitive tasks, occasional heavy lifting.
Shift
May require working evening and/or weekend hours.
Job Summary
The Department of Horticulture is seeking a highly motivated and passionate individual to join our research team. As a Bioinformatician, you will play a key role in advancing our research efforts, with a primary focus on data mining and the integration of -omics datasets to address complex bioinformatics and microbiology questions. The ideal candidate holds a PhD degree in bioinformatics, computer science, or a related field, and possesses strong programming skills in Python, R, or C. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience working on microbiology /or microbiome-based research projects and have experience in bioinformatics, including but not limited to NGS data analysis and multi-omics. 
Responsibilities:

·        Contribute to cutting-edge research in bioinformatics.
·        Apply data mining techniques, use existing software for the analysis and integration of -omics datasets and develop bioinformatic tools to solve complex microbial challenges.
·        Collaborate with microbiologist, molecular biologist and other bioinformaticians to analyze and interpret diverse biological datasets.
·        Stay abreast of the latest advancements in bioinformatics and literature related to the research projects. 
·        Provide training to undergraduate and graduate students. 
·        Take a leading role in data management and disseminating the research results through publications. 
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply 02/13/2024
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