Genomics Postdoctoral Fellow (Computational)

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab's (LBNL) Environmental Genomics & Systems Biology Division has an opening for a Biologist Postdoctoral Scholar to join the Mammalian Functional Genomics Laboratory.

This position will be under the joint mentorship of Axel Visel, Len Pennacchio, and Diane Dickel. Research in our laboratory focuses on the use of genomic, epigenomic, and computational methods in conjunction with experimental studies in the mouse model to study the role of transcriptional enhancers and other functional non-coding sequences in general biological processes, as well as in human disease. The focus of these positions will be the development and application of experimental and computational approaches for gaining insights into the role of non-coding DNA in development, disease, and evolution. Successful candidates will also have access to extensive experimental resources, including support for the generation of transgenic and knock-out/-in mouse models.

For selected publications from our lab and more background about our work, see Nature 583:744; Cell 180:1262; Nature 571:107; Nature 554:239; Cell 172:491; Cell 167:633; Cell 167:633; Cell 155:1521; Cell 152:895; Science 342:1241006; Nature 464:409; Nature 461:199; Nature 457:854; Nature 444:499

What You Will Do:

• Perform computational analysis of complex datasets, including ChIP-seq, RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, single-cell transcriptomics/epigenomics, and other "omics" types of data.
• In collaboration with technical staff and experimental postdocs, design and oversee the execution of experimental studies using functional genomics and mouse-based methods.
• Provide regular progress report presentations at lab meetings and conferences.
• Summarize results in reports and papers submitted for publication and present analysis results at national and international scientific meetings.
• Interact with technical staff and other postdocs to develop and guide projects.
• Contribute specialized skills to ongoing projects led by other investigators as appropriate.
• Keep accurate and detailed documentation of all work performed.

What Is Required:

• Ph.D. degree in computational biology, bioinformatics, genetics, genomics, molecular biology, or a related field. Alternatively, a Ph.D. in physics, computer science, or a related field and demonstrated experience with genomics data and analysis methods.
• Demonstrated experience in using standard languages and tools of computational biology (e.g., R, Python).
• Demonstrated skills in bioinformatics and computational genomics analysis.
• Demonstrated capability to support the design, execution, and analysis of experimental studies.
• Ability to organize and present reports to collaborators, management, and sponsors.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member in a diverse team environment.
• Ability to interact with workgroups and collaborators outside of the laboratory.
• Experience and skill in preparing research publications with a proven record of publications demonstrating independent research.

The posting shall remain open until the position is filled.

Notes:

• This is a full-time, 2 year, postdoctoral appointment exempt (monthly paid) from overtime pay with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds, and ongoing operational needs. You must have less than 3 years of paid postdoctoral experience. Salary for Postdoctoral positions depends on years of experience post-degree.
• This position is represented by a union for collective bargaining purposes.
• Salary will be predetermined based on postdoctoral step rates.
• This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• Work will be primarily performed at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.

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