Applications are open for Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Idaho Department of Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences. The Department of Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences conducts focused, comprehensive and integrated research and teaching programs that directly support animal agriculture and food sciences. Students receive hands-on experience and classroom instruction as they prepare for careers in the animal science and food industries. The department also develops and delivers Extension programs within these disciplines.

Position Summary 

Due to increased demand for bioinformatics support, we invite applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Bioinformatics and Agricultural Genomics. The successful applicant will work on projects aimed at understanding genomic and epigenetic mechanisms of production and disease-related traits in livestock. This position will work with Dr. Brenda Murdoch to develop tools, pipelines, and analysis techniques to process and analyze data generated from high-throughput sequencing, high-capacity genotyping, and other emerging high-throughput genomics/genetics techniques.

Dr. Murdoch welcomes applications from individuals wanting to join a productive and well-recognized genetics lab. The position is highly collaborative in nature; therefore, strong communication skills and a willingness to work with a diverse team are essential. This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.

Position Responsibilities

Candidate on this Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Idaho will basically deployed for three following functions

Provide reliable, effective, and efficient bioinformatics support to research that uses an array and next-generation sequences by:

• Providing for aspects of design, analysis, programming, testing, and implementation of new and existing bioinformatics applications as required for projects.
• Preparing and maintaining programmatic and data analysis documentation.

Effectively communicate data analysis issues, techniques and results by:

• Providing technical advice in the development of research proposals to federal, state and private agencies and foundations.
• Actively participating in preparation, submission, and revision of manuscripts.
• Independently troubleshooting and providing solutions for bioinformatics challenges.

Continue professional development by:

• Maintaining current knowledge of computational biology, bioinformatics, and methods of data analysis.
• Actively participating in relevant professional societies and organizations.
• Disseminating results by publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Developing and expanding scientific collaborations and relationships.

Requirements

• PhD in Animal Genetics or Genomics, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, or related discipline.
• Experience in scientific programming or equivalent education and experience.
• Previous experience with computer languages commonly used in scientific programming (C/C++, Python, R, similar languages).
• Experience with UNIX/Linux environment as well as with common high-throughput sequencing data, analysis strategies and software tools.

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