Bioinformatics Postdoctoral Position-Plant Biology

University of California, Davis
Date Posted:
Davis CA USA
Specialties: GN – Genetics, MB - Molecular Biology/Gene Regulation

Other Specialties: Required Skills: Platforms: Experience with UNIX or a UNIX-like platform (Linux, Solaris). Bioinformatics Programs: Experience with multiple common bioinformatics programs such as BLAST, GMAP, CAP3, RepeatMasker. Programming Languages: Knowledge of at least one scripting language such as Perl, Experience with C, C++, or Java is desirable. Web Development: Experience with HTML, and Javascript. Databases: SQL, Experience with a RDBMS such as MySQL

Application Instructions: Candidates should send a single PDF file containing (1) a cover letter summarizing research interests, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) names and contact information for 3 references to Yong Q. Gu yqgu@ucdavis.edu or Ming-Cheng Luo mcluo@ucdavis.edu.
Related Web Site: http://wheat.pw.usda.gov/
Job Contact Email: yqgu@ucdavis.edu and mcluo@ucdavis.edu

Job Type: Postdoctoral
Full Description:
A bioinformatics postdoctoral position is immediately available in the Department of Plant Science at the University of California, Davis, to work as part of the multiple-laboratory team on development of a high-resolution radiation-hybrid map for wheat D genome. The research project is funded by the Plant Genome Research Program of the National Sciences Foundation (NSF) for 3 years. Specifically, the incumbent will work with the bioinformatics team that manages the GrainGenes database ( http://wheat.pw.usda.gov/). The incumbent will be physically located at USDA-ARS, Western Regional Research Center, Albany, CA, and responsible for developing the project database and bioinformatics tools facilitating high throughput mapping in polyploid wheat and comparative genomics. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with demonstrated ability to carry our research in wheat genomics. The successful applicant will possess demonstrated skills in written and oral communication. Salary is commensurate with experience and the benefits are covered under university’s policy (http://gradstudies.ucdavis.edu/postdocs/benefits.html).