A programmer position is available in the lab to work on FungiDB. The duties include performing data loading into relational database system, development and improvement of scripts for data importing & downloading, and website development. This project is part of a collaborative project with members of the EuPathDB team.

More information and online application to the position is available [...]]]>

A programmer position is available in the lab to work on FungiDB. The duties include performing data loading into relational database system, development and improvement of scripts for data importing & downloading, and website development. This project is part of a collaborative project with members of the EuPathDB team.

More information and online application to the position is available at the UCR job listing.

Position Description An NSF funded postdoctoral position is available in the laboratories of Dr Susan Wessler and Dr Jason Stajich to study the evolutionary dynamics of transposable elements in the rice genome and their contribution to phenotypic variation. This postdoctoral scientist will be involved in research [...]]]> Postdoctoral Research in Bioinformatics and Transposon Biology in Rice
University of California, Riverside

Position Description
An NSF funded postdoctoral position is available in the laboratories of Dr Susan Wessler and Dr Jason Stajich to study the evolutionary dynamics of transposable elements in the rice genome and their contribution to phenotypic variation. This postdoctoral scientist will be involved in research using bioinformatics, next generation sequencing of multiple rice strains, and RNA-Seq based transcriptional profiling. This position requires excellent bioinformatics and programming skills to analyze and synthesize genome assemblies from next generation sequencing data produced by Illumina/Solexa technology. Background information on the biology underlying the project can be found in: K. Naito et al, Nature 2009 461: 131; K. Naito et al, PNAS 2006 103: 17620; N. Jiang et al, Nature 2003 421: 163.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute and lead data analysis for the project. There will be opportunities for molecular biology, if desired, as part of validation of analyses. In addition, data and software from this project will be used to develop teaching materials as part of the HHMI funded Dynamic Genomes course at UC Riverside providing an opportunity to participate in teaching in an innovative topic-focused course for undergraduates. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled and review will begin on February 15, 2011.  Salary and benefits are commensurate with NIH guidelines and the University of California Postdoctoral Union agreement. Special consideration will be given to candidates with exceptional bioinformatics and genome evolution experience.

Qualifications
Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field. Demonstrated experience in bioinformatics and high proficiency in programming is necessary along with an understanding of the mechanisms underlying genome evolution. Experience with next generation sequence data is highly desirable. Ability to communicate clearly, work independently, and interact collaboratively is essential.

The researcher will also work closely with co-PIs and collaborators at the Boyce-Thompson Institute and Cornell University.

To Apply
Contact Jason Stajich (jason.stajich@ucr.edu) or Susan Wessler (susan.wessler@ucr.edu) with a current CV and names of three references.

More information can be found online about the Stajich lab http://lab.stajich.org Wessler lab http://wesslerlab.ucr.edu and UC Riverside http://www.ucr.edu.

Information about UCR
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California, the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities — air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history and culture. UCR gives every student the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UCR is ranked 43rd among top public universities (US News and World Report 2010).

At UC Riverside we celebrate diversity and are proud of our #5 ranking among the nation’s for most diverse universities (US News and World Report 2010). Become part of a place that fosters success for all its constituents, students, faculty, and staff, and where work/life balance and campus culture are integral to our way of life.

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There is an open position in the lab to support development of FungiDB, a database for fungal genome data integration.

Position Description

A postdoc position is available in the laboratory of Dr. [...]]]> [Update May 5, 2011 -- This position is on hold to focus on hiring a programmer to work on data development and loading]

There is an open position in the lab to support development of FungiDB, a database for fungal genome data integration.

Postdoctoral fellow supporting fungal genome database development

Position Description

A postdoc position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Jason Stajich to support the development of FungiDB, a database for fungal genomic and functional data.   Strong candidates will be proficient in the Perl programming language; modern biology in general and bioinformatics in particular; show a demonstrated ability to quickly pick up new biology and computer science concepts; be comfortable using relational databases; and possess core Unix skills to do these tasks efficiently.  Experience using Perl for genome sequence data processing a plus.

You’ll also have a relentless attention to detail, the ability to work independently on challenging problems with no direct easy solution.  You will use these skills to help organize, analyze, and display a vast amount of disparate biological data and interact with the fungal community. There will be opportunities for self-directed research utilizing this collection of genomics and comparative database and tools.

Application evaluation will begin Feb 1, 2011 until the position is filled. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and University of California Postdoctoral Union agreement.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field. Demonstrated experience in bioinformatics and high proficiency in Perl programming is required.  Demonstrated experience in web or bioinformatics software development is a plus. The ability to work with a small, distributed team is essential including exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

To Apply

Contact Jason Stajich jason.stajich@ucr.edu with a CV and the names of three references letter writers.

Information available on UC Riverside and the Stajich lab.

Information about UCR
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California, the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities — air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history and culture. UCR gives every student the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

At UC Riverside we celebrate diversity and are proud of our #5 ranking among the nation’s for most diverse universities (US News and World Report 2010). Become part of a place that fosters success for all its constituents, students, faculty, and staff, and where work/life balance and campus culture are integral to our way of life.
UCR is ranked 43rd among top public universities (US News and World Report 2010).

UCR is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer with a commitment to workforce diversity.

AA/EOE

Specific information about positions for postdocs, graduate students, and technicians will [...]]]> The lab will open in July 2009 at UC Riverside and be housed in the new genomics building on campus. We are excited to be taking advantage of the existing computational and genomics resources available on campus as well as collaborating with our evolutionary, mycological, and bioinformatics colleagues.

Specific information about positions for postdocs, graduate students, and technicians will be available in late spring, but interested persons should feel free to contact Jason.