Wanted - Bioinformatics Enginner to work on Metagenomics

A bioinformatics engineer position is available on a microbial metagenomics project called iSEEM (http://openwetware.org/wiki/ISEEM) under the direction of

Jonathan A. Eisen (UC Davis) http://128.120.136.15/mediawiki/index.php/Main_Page

Jessica L. Green (U Oregon) http://biology.uoregon.edu/people/green/

Katherine S. Pollard (Gladstone Institutes at UC San Francisco) http://docpollard.com

The engineer will work in an interdisciplinary research group of evolutionary biologists, ecologists, and statisticians. Applicants should have substantial experience with genome-scale bioinformatics, including comparative genomics, analysis of protein families, multiple sequence alignment, and phylogenetic analyses. Familiarity with SQL, Perl/Python, and standard bioinformatics tools are essential. Typical responsibilities for this position may include designing and managing an in-house MySQL database of metagenomic sequence data; running BLAST, HMMER, and AMPHORA on the Global Ocean Survey and other large metagenomic data sets; identifying OTUs (operational taxanomic units) based on 16S rRNA or proteins; writing Perl scripts to query databases, process data, or run simulations; distributing data, scripts, and information to project members on all three campuses. Strong project management skills are essential.

We will offer a generous salary and benefits commensurate with experience. The position is available immediately, and the initial appointment will be for one year. The engineer would ideally be located at UC Davis, although other arrangements will be considered.

TO APPLY: Applications should be submitted at

http://jobs.genomecenter.ucdavis.edu/start_app.php?job_id=78

and consist of (1) a cover letter describing your interest in the position, (2) the names and contact information for three references, (3) a curriculum vita (including publications). Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, until the position is filled.