Postdoctoral Scholar - Makova Lab

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The research laboratory of Dr. Kateryna Makova in the Department of Biology  at The Pennsylvania State University  has openings for Postdoctoral Scholars to study mammalian genome evolution. Candidates with an interest in mammalian Y chromosome evolution and/or in the analysis of mutations are particularly encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will join an established dynamic group with a strong record of funding and publications. The candidate will work in a highly collaborative interdisciplinary environment and will have an opportunity to validate their computational findings in an experimental laboratory. We are part of the Center for Medical Genomics and the Center for Computational Biology and Bioinformatic s. We have strong links to Penn State College of Medicine and computational biologists from the Galaxy team . Penn State is a vibrant scientific community with strengths in bioinformatics, computational genomics, statistics, molecular evolution, and population genetics. Our location in State College, Pennsylvania, is known for excellent schools, affordable living, and numerous opportunities for outdoor activities.

Education and Experience

A Ph.D. in Biology or a related field is required, and experience in the analysis of next-generation sequencing data, whole-genome alignments, and assemblies is preferred. Candidates should be familiar with computational biology techniques and scientific programming basics. Prior experience with cloud or high-performance computing is a bonus.

Additional Information

The start date is flexible, with an earlier date preferred. Interested applicants should submit a pdf with a CV, a statement of research interests, and contact information of three referees. All questions can be directed to Dr. Kateryna Makova at [email protected] .

Our lab is committed to advancing diversity and inclusion efforts at Penn State and we encourage individuals who identify as members of groups historically underrepresented in STEM to apply.

This is a term appointment funded for one year from the date of hire, with excellent possibility of refunding.

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