COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY POSTDOC HIGH-THROUGHPUT SEQUENCING SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND DATA ANALYSIS

Computational Genetics Laboratory
http://bioinformatics.bc.edu/marthlab

The Marth laboratory (http://bioinformatics.bc.edu/marthlab) at the Boston College Biology Department develops DNA sequence analysis software for data from high throughput sequencing machines (e.g. 454, Illumina, AB). We build read mapping algorithms, genetic variant detection algorithms, and programs for DNA sequence data visualization. The laboratory is a key participant in the International 1000 Genomes Project, and has been recently awarded funding by the NIH to build a central read mapping and variant discovery pipeline for large public datasets.

We are currently recruiting several postdoctoral fellows with expertise in bioinformatics and / or computing. Our primary interest is in computational scientists with a strong interest in biological and genomic research. Postdocs in the laboratory are expected to lead the development of sequence data analysis software, and to participate in collaborative analysis projects that drive tool development. They will work closely with data producers, experimental collaborators and colleagues at sequencing machine manufacturing companies.

A doctorate in science or engineering (e.g. biology, genetics, physics, mathematics, computer science, or electrical engineering) is required. Candidates with demonstrated bioinformatics software development expertise (especially C++) are preferred. We will also consider computational scientists from other fields (e.g. engineering, physics) who wish to transition into bioinformatics, as well as biologists with strong bioinformatics and computer programming experience. Successful candidates will be joining researchers in a growing, vigorous computational biology program (http://bioinformatics.bc.edu) on the Boston College campus. We offer competitive salaries for qualified applicants.

Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae (including a list of publications), a description of research interests, and contact information for three referees. Positions are available immediately. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Materials should be sent to Ms. Kate Niemer at niemer@bc.edu.