Application for Postdoctoral positions

We are currently seeking a  postdoctoral fellow with significant experience in computational biology to drive efforts aimed at identifying the underlying principles of microbial community structure and metabolic capacity using high-throughput genomics.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, highly motivated, and with the following qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in bioinformatics, computer science, statistics, applied mathematics, or a related scientific/technical discipline.
  • Skills in manipulating and analyzing large datasets and proficiency in programming (e.g., Python/R).
  • Research experience (with first-author publications) in computational genomics.
  • Experience with NGS metagenomics datasets and microbial genome assembly and annotation is strongly desired.
  • The ability to work in a team, good communication skills and experience in the supervision of students are assets.

We offer a competitive starting salary and benefits.

Please send a cover letter describing your interests and experience, a CV, and the names and contact information for three references to kellylabpostdoc[at]gmail.com as a single PDF document