An exciting opportunity is available for a Post-Doctoral Scholar in Dr. Shujun Ou's Laboratory at the Department of Molecular Genetics at The Ohio State University. The Ou Lab has great traditions for its development of highly accurate and scalable genomic tools, with significant contributions to Transposable Elements (TE) annotations.

We are seeking a creative and innovative scholar to develop advanced genomic tools to enhance our capabilities in annotating TEs and repetitive sequences. This includes developing novel methods to minimize false discoveries in de novo TE annotation, adapting existing TE annotation methods to cater to diverse species with varied TE landscapes, integrating cutting-edge methods to produce comprehensive TE annotations, advancing tools for pan-genome TE annotations, enhancing the computational performance and usability of existing tools. This position also writes manuscripts for scientific journals and presents findings at conferences and collaborators. The position is initially a one-year appointment and renewable depending on performance and availability of funds. This position can start as early as April 2025 but is negotiable based on the applicants schedule.

About the Ou Lab

Led by Dr. Shujun Ou, who has over a decade of experience in genomic tool development, our lab is an emerging leader in its field as evidenced by the widespread citation of our tools. We are a highly diverse and supportive group with a genuine interest in the success of our trainees. The lab offers a fun and friendly culture with regular group activities that enhance both professional and personal growth. Please check out our website for more information: https://www.ou-lab.org/.

Application Materials:

Please include a cover letter for a description of your research experience and career envisions, your latest curriculum vitae, and names and contacts of two to three references in your Workday application (Click the Apply button on this web page).

Minimum Education Required

Ph.D. in STEM field by the start date

Required Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have strong genomic or bioinformatic skills and good written and verbal communication skills. Candidates with strong computer science skills and less experience in biological studies are also highly encouraged to apply. Candidates with strong command-line bioinformatics skills and less coding experience are also highly encouraged to apply.

The Department of Molecular Genetics within the College of Arts and Sciences seeks a Post Doctoral Scholar to join our team. The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college and the academic heart of the university. The College hosts 81 majors. With 38 departments, 20+ world-class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members, students have the unique opportunity to study with the best artists, scholars, and scientists in their field. The College values diversity and offers a supportive, open, and inclusive community.

The pay range for this job profile is $55,000 - $65,000. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.