Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Quantitative Biology / Bioinformatics
https://apply.interfolio.com/4POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Brosi and Read Labs at Emory University are seeking a post-doctoral research fellow to work on
bioinformatic topics related to DNA metabarcoding / amplicon-based metagenomics. The post-doc will
specifically work on a project aiming to improve the quantitative reliability of DNA metabarcoding of
pollen. The project has strong potential for application to other systems (e.g. microbial systems).
We will consider candidates from a wide range of backgrounds, including bioinformatics, biologists with
strong quantitative / computational training, as well as applicants from quantitative / computational
fields (statistics, applied math, physics, computer science) with strong grounding in biology.
The post-doc will be housed in Berry Brosi’s lab at Emory but will be co-advised by Tim Read and will
have extensive opportunities to interact with the Read lab, as well as other groups at Emory and other
institutions.
The position is available immediately, and we will give preference to applications received before 1-May-
2018. While we prefer candidates who are able to begin the position as soon as possible, we have some
potential flexibility in start date. The position has an initial duration of one year with the possibility of
extending up to three years. The minimum salary for the position is US $48,000 and includes full benefits.
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ph.D. in a field including bioinformatics; biology with a quantitative or computational focus; or
statistics or another quantitative or computational discipline (e.g. physics, applied mathematics, or
computer science) with a biological focus
- strong quantitative and programming skills
- strong publication track record
- excellent writing skills
- able to work collaboratively in a positive and productive team setting
PREFERRED SKILLS (not required):
- experience with using, modifying, and/or developing bioinformatics pipelines for high-throughput
sequencing data, particularly amplicon-based
- experience with statistical techniques for phylogenetic imputation
- experience with matching / assignment optimization algorithms
- some basic wet-lab molecular biology skills
- interest in and experience with grant writing
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please apply on Interfolio: https://apply.inte
and 1-3 representative publications on Interfolio (please do not email these materials). Get in touch with
PI Berry Brosi, bbrosi [at] emory (dot) edu if you have any questions regarding the position. While the
deadline of the position is set to 22 May, please apply by 1 May 2018 for fullest consideration.
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Berry J. Brosi, Ph.D.
Winship Distinguished Associate Professor
Department of Environmental Sciences
Emory University
www.brosilab.org
Berry J. Brosi, Ph.D.
Winship Distinguished Associate Professor
Department of Environmental Sciences
Emory University
www.brosilab.org
