A postdoctoral position in bioinformatics is available at the Center for Comparative Genomics and Bioinformatics at Penn State University. The current research projects include ancient DNA (e.g. museum specimens), vertebrate genomics (human and mammalian), invertebrate genomics, microbial genomics and metagenomics. More information on research topics is available at http://www.schusterlab.com/.

Successful candidates must have a solid background in bioinformatics and computational genomics together with experience in Next-Generation Sequence data processing. Essential requirements include proficiency in computer-programming skills, such as C/C++/Java and scripting languages (e.g. Perl, Phyton), demonstrated expertise in performing quality and assembly analyses of sequence data generated by Next-Generation Sequencing platforms. Duties of the role will include curating and analyzing NGS data. The candidates will work in close collaboration with wet-lab biologists and other scientists to assist in interpretation and validation of analyzed data.

Interested applicants should send PDFs with CV, a statement of research interests and the names and contact information for 3 references to scs@bx.psu.edu. Please indicate Bioinformatics Postdoctoral Position as the subject title. Review of the applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The initial contract is for 1 year with possibility of extension.

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Stephan Schuster, Ph.D.
Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
The Pennsylvania State University 

310 Wartik Laboratory 

University Park, PA. 16802
Email: scs@bx.psu.edu