Postdoc: Fungal Genomics & AI Tools

Colorado State University; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University invites applications for a post-doctoral researcher to perform bioinformatic analysis of fungal genomes and to develop AI software supporting MycoED education and research. The role focuses on annotation, genotype-phenotype insights, and leading independent analyses for first-author publications.

You will build AI and traditional tools, create reusable data schemas and workflows, and contribute to teaching laboratories.

Qualifications

• PhD in Bioinformatics or a closely related field.
• Experience with Python and bioinformatics workflows.
• Experience developing AI tools for biological research.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience presenting research and publishing manuscripts.

Responsibilities

• Annotate fungal genomes and perform bioinformatic analyses.
• Construct and maintain AI platforms for research and education.
• Support Myco-Ed student-driven genomics projects.
• Develop data schemas, software, and workflows.
• Lead publication of results and tools in peer-reviewed journals.
• Develop web services for access to tools and data.

Skills

Genomics annotation

AI in biology

Scientific communication

Grant writing

Team leadership

Education

PhD in Bioinformatics

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

Colorado State University invites applications for a post-doctoral researcher to perform bioinformatic analysis of fungal genomes and to develop AI software supporting MycoED education and research. The role focuses on annotation, genotype-phenotype insights, and leading independent analyses for first-author publications.

You will build AI and traditional tools, create reusable data schemas and workflows, and contribute to teaching laboratories.