Postdoctoral Fellow - Bioinformatics (Temp)

The University of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow in Bioinformatics to conduct research, analyze data, and publish results. The successful candidate will work collaboratively in a dynamic lab environment and must hold a PhD in a relevant field, with preferred expertise in bioinformatics and genomics. This full-time temporary position emphasizes mentorship and positive engagement within the academic community.

Qualifications

• PhD required in relevant fields.
• Preferred experience in yeast genomics, RNA-sequencing, bioinformatics, or machine learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct experiments.
• Analyze and manage data.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication.
• Train and mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

Skills

Yeast genomics

RNA-sequencing

Bioinformatics

Machine learning

Education

PhD in Biology, Genomics, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Postdoctoral Fellow - Bioinformatics (Temp)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Working Title: Postdoctoral Fellow - Bioinformatics (Temp)

Division: Division of Academic Affairs

Department: College of Computing & Informatics (Col)

Work Unit: Bioinformatics and Genomics

Work Location: NC Research Campus

Vacancy Open To: All Candidates

Position Designation: Post Doc

Employment Type: Temporary - Full-time

Hours per week: 40 hours

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday

Pay Rate: [Details not specified]

The position requires a PhD in Biology, Genomics, Computer Science, or a related field. The postdoctoral researcher will report to both the NCRC in Kannapolis and UNC Charlotte in Charlotte. Preferred experience includes yeast genomics, RNA-sequencing, bioinformatics, or machine learning.

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education: Experience in yeast genomics, RNA-sequencing, bioinformatics, or machine learning is preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Plan and conduct experiments.
2. Analyze and manage data.
3. Prepare manuscripts for publication.
4. Train and mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
5. Engage positively with the lab, department, and university communities.
6. Research on codon usage bias in eukaryotic evolution and regulation using sequencing techniques and machine learning.
7. Potential projects tailored to the applicant’s background, including machine learning models, tRNA-sequencing, and construction of tRNA deletion strains.

Other Responsibilities: The postdoc will report to both the NCRC in Kannapolis and UNC Charlotte in Charlotte.

Required fields: How did you hear about this opportunity? (Open-ended)

• UNC Charlotte Website
• HERC Job Board
• Inside Higher Education
• Circa (formerly Local JobNetwork)
• Another Website
• Agency Referral
• Advertisement/Publication
• Personal Referral
• Other

Required Documents:

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research, Teaching & Leadership
• Contact Information for References

Optional Documents:

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Location: 9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28223