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Subject: Research Computational Biologist Position Available
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2020 10:00:04 -0600
Research Computational Biologist (Postdoctoral Research Associate)
This position is open only to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or lawful
permanent residents who meet the criteria outlined in 8 U.S.C.
1324b(a)(3)(B).
GS-11, $72,030–$93,639/year, 2 years full-time (open until March 2021) This
position is located in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA),
Agricultural Research Service, Beltsville Agricultural Research Center,
Animal Genomics and Improvement Laboratory, in Beltsville, MD.
Research will focus on development of bioinformatics and genomics tools to
characterize the structure and function of the bovine genome and then
application of those datasets to accelerate genetic improvement and
discover genetic variation affecting economically important traits.
Major duties include but are not limited to:
• Developing and customizing pipelines for automation of data processing
required for discovering genetic (e.g., SNP, CNV) and epigenetic (e.g., DNA
methylation) variations as well as functional elements (e.g., enhancers and
promoters) using short- and long-read sequencing in cattle.
• Developing better statistical methods to improve association studies with
QTL and enhancing genetic prediction tools for automation of data
processing required for SNP use in livestock selection programs.
A Ph.D. degree in genetics, bioinformatics, computational biology,
statistics, computer science, or a closely related field is required and
must have been obtained no more than 4 years prior to appointment start
date. Knowledge and understanding of genome assembly, population genetics,
statistical genetics, complex trait mapping, and high throughput sequencing
genome and programming proficiency in R, Python, Perl, C/C++, Java, and SAS
are highly desirable. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong
publication record, evidence of substantial research productivity, and
ability to communicate scientific information successfully.
Benefits include annual and sick leave, within-grade increases, health and
life insurance, and retirement.
For more information, please see https://www.ars.usda.gov/northeast-
area/beltsville-md-barc/beltsville-agricultural-research-center/agil/
To apply, send your resume/CV, statement of interest, Ph.D. transcripts, 1-
page dissertation abstract, and 2 references to:
Dr. George Liu USDA-ARS-AGIL 10300 Baltimore Ave. Bldg. 306, Room 111,
BARC-East Beltsville, MD 20705-2350 George.Liuusda.gov
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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