Postdoctoral Scholar - Bioinformatician for Tree Improvement

University-of-Albert; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alberta invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar to join the BFF-AFIRMS project at North Campus, Edmonton. This one-year appointment focuses on bioinformatics, lodgepole pine genome assembly, and comparative and population genomics for conifer genomes.

You will work under the direction of Drs. Barb Thomas and Charles Chen, applying advanced genomics methods to deliver insights for forest resource management and climate resilience.

Qualifications

• PhD in bioinformatics, genomics, or a related field.
• Experience with genome assembly and population genomics.
• Strong scripting and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on bioinformatics projects for lodgepole pine genomes.
• Perform genome assembly and comparative genomics analyses.
• Collaborate with PIs and other institutions.

Skills

Bioinformatics

Genomics

Population Genomics

Genome Assembly

Education

PhD in bioinformatics/genomics

Job description

This position has an initial appointment of one year.

Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

BFF-AFIRMS, (Best Future Forest: Advanced Forest Genomics and Integrative Resource Management System), is a transformative initiative aimed at digitalizing forest resource management and tree improvement in Alberta (AB), Canada (CA). This is a joint effort across the Government of Alberta (GoA), forest industry partners of Tree Improvement Alberta (TIA), University of Alberta (UofA, CA), and Oklahoma State University (USA). The initiative seeks to integrate high-throughput genotyping, predictive analytics, and decision-making science to ensure responsible stewardship of forest genetic resources in the face of climate challenges, and the growing demand for sustainable forest ecosystems and products.

The Postdoctoral Scholar will join the BFF-AFIRMS project working with Drs. Barb Thomas (U of Alberta) and Charles Chen (Oklahoma State University) on bioinformatics, lodgepole pine genome assembly, and comparative and population genomics for conifer genomes. The Postdoctoral Scholar will apply extensive knowledge in this field to perform these complex research activities under the Principal Investigator's (PI) direction.