Position Title:Postdoctoral Researcher

Appointment Type:Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Veterinary Diagnostic and Animal Production Medicine seeks applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to conduct in-depth analysis of high-throughput genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic datasets using open source software tools. The postdoc will apply bioinformatics algorithms and statistical methods to interpret and visualize large-scale omics data, identify differentially expressed genes, predict protein-protein interactions, and assess functional enrichment. Additional responsibilities include conducting sequence analysis tasks including sequence alignment, variant calling, annotation, and functional prediction; utilizing bioinformatics tools and pipelines to extract relevant information from genomic and transcriptomic data; and staying up-to-date with the latest developments in the field of genomics and bioinformatics.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

PhD in Genomics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic analysis using open source software tools

• Hands-on experience with real-time PCR, primer design, and qPCR data analysis

• Experience developing Excel macros for data processing

• Experience that demonstrates strong problem-solving skills

• Prior experience working independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented research environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated through presentation of research findings

• Experience with statistical software packages such as SAS and R for data analysis and visualization

• Experience or training with sequence analysis methods and bioinformatics tools

• Experience with database management software for efficient data organization and retrieval

Department Website:

https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vdpam

https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vdl

Proposed Start Date:October 14, 2024

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:October 13, 2025

Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period

Time Type:Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover LetterIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)• Flexible Spending Accounts• Various voluntary benefits and discounts• Employee Assistance Program• Wellbeing Program

Original Posting Date: September 16, 2024

Posting Close Date:September 23, 2024

Job Requisition Number:R15525

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