Job Opportunities
Job Opportunities at IIGB
ACADEMIC STAFF POSITIONS
Academic Coordinator of Bioinformatics
POSITION: The Institute for Integrative Genome Biology (IIGB) at the University of California, Riverside is seeking a Ph.D. level bioinformatician to coordinate its bioinformatics research activities, data analysis workshop program and computing facility.
TITLE/RANK: Academic Coordinator. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with accomplishments.
LOCATION: Genomics Building at the University of California, Riverside.
BACKGROUND: Successful candidates will join an innovative and multidisciplinary Institute for Integrative Genome Biology (IIGB) that connects theoretical and experimental researchers from different departments in Life, Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Medicine, Engineering and various campus based Centers. The IIGB is organized around a 10,000 sq.ft. suite of Instrumentation Facilities that serve as a centralized, shared-use resource for faculty, staff and students, offering advanced tools in bioinformatics, microscopy, proteomics and genomics. Its bioinformatic component is equipped with an extensive high-performance compute (HPC) infrastructure.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have a Ph.D. from a recognized university in bioinformatics; or combined degrees in computer science and a biological science; or a degree in either computer science combined with relevant experience in biological science; or a degree in a biological science combined with relevant experience in computer science. The successful candidate will have professional hands-on experience with large-scale data analysis, scientific data programming and high-performance computing. A strong publication record of bioinformatics research in collaboration with experimental biologists is expected. Another requirement is several years of professional experience with common programming languages/environments. This includes at least one statistical programming environment (preferentially R), one or more general-purpose scripting languages (e.g. Python, Perl or Ruby), experience with web development frameworks and relational database design. Several years of computational research experience using HPC systems will be beneficial. The incumbent should also have experience with the analysis of modern biological data sets, such as microarrays, next generation sequence data (e.g. genotyping, RNA profiling, de novo assemblies), phylogenetics and/or molecular dynamics simulations.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Academic Coordinator of Bioinformatics manages IIGB’s computational infrastructure jointly with its bioinformatics staff, including an HPC/Linux systems administrator, one or more programmers and students workers. The incumbent will be required to provide data analysis support to collaborative research activities and make available findings through presentations and contribute as team member to scientific publications as well as participate in the preparation of joint grant applications and reports. The teaching expectations include the development of a state-of-the-art workshop program on large-scale data analysis and programming. Participation in collaborative equipment grants will be another core responsibility to secure future growth of the facility’s computing resources.
TO APPLY: Review of applications will begin March 15, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. Interested individuals should:
- Submit a curriculum vitae,
- Provide a statement of research interests, and
- Arrange to have three letters of reference sent on their behalf. All information should be sent to:
Thomas Girke
Botany & Plant Sciences Department
Institute for Integrative Genome Biology
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA 92521
or email application materials to: tgirke@ucr.edu
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. In accordance with Federal law, we are making available our Campus Security Report to all prospective employees.
ACADEMIC FACULTY POSITIONS (2)
Assistant Professors (2) in Mammalian Virology and Epigenetics
The Institute for Integrative Genome Biology invites applications for two new faculty members at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level to develop state-of-the-art research programs in the areas of mammalian virology and epigenetics. Successful candidates will join an innovative and multidisciplinary Institute that connects theoretical and experimental researchers from different departments in Life, Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Medicine, Engineering and various campus based Centers. The Institute has a vibrant faculty and excellent state-of-the-art facilities with advanced instrumentation and technical support in genomics, proteomics, microscopy and imaging, and bioinformatics. Each individual will become a member of a major academic department in his/her area of expertise with opportunities for a secondary appointment in a variety of departments and colleges.
For the virology position, areas of interest could be the molecular biology of replication and gene expression of RNA viruses, virus-host interactions, innate immunity, and viral pathogenesis. For the epigenetics position, areas of interest could involve mechanistic studies of nuclear dynamics, histone modifications, the role of RNA in chromatin remodeling and genome stability, interactions between nuclear pore apparatus and gene transcription, as well as RNAi and microRNAs. For both positions candidates working on mammalian models are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates who incorporate systems biology approaches, large-scale genomics, next generation sequencing, bioinformatics and/or visual microscopy to their research programs are preferred.
Successful candidates will be expected to establish and maintain a vigorous, innovative and collaborative research program that is well funded, teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and participate in departmental and interdepartmental graduate programs. Applicants must have a Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2011, and continue until the positions are filled.
Interested individuals should send:
- A curriculum vitae
- A statement of research interests
- Three letters of reference to: Guille Vallejo, Botany & Plant Sciences, Institute for Integrative Genome Biology, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, or email to guilleb@ucr.edu.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. In accordance with Federal law, we are making available our Campus Security Report to all prospective employees.