North Carolina State University · 3 months ago
Post Doctoral Research Scholar
Raleigh, NC
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$60K/yr - $65K/yrNorth Carolina State University is a Research 1, land-grant university located in Raleigh, NC. They are seeking a Post Doctoral Research Scholar to join a multidisciplinary team in bioinformatics, focusing on the applied breeding of specialty crops and the analysis of large genomic datasets. The role involves leading the BI OnRamp project, developing software pipelines for breeding data analysis, and collaborating with various breeding groups.
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Responsibilities
Demonstrated leadership and interdisciplinary group collaboration skills with scientists from diverse disciplines and backgrounds, including good interpersonal and clear English communication skills, both orally and in writing reports and publications, effective work habits, and the ability to work as part of a team and in a self-directed manner
Curation and project management experience is a plus
Ability to work independently, prioritize and manage a variety of tasks, and shift priorities rapidly
The postdoctoral associate will also be expected to make presentations regarding his/her research at relevant conferences and to publish the original results of research in peer-reviewed scientific journals
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in genetics, bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, engineering, or related discipline, with experience in computational analyses and analyzing plant breeding or similar data
Experience in data processing and analysis on large data sets and biostatistics is essential
Strong knowledge of operations in breeding programs (experience in specialty crop programs a plus)
Proficiency in high-throughput bioinformatic analyses in at least some components of the following: streamlining genome assembly and annotation, integrating phenotypic and genomic data, machine learning/artificial intelligence to extract plant data, or deployment of analysis pipelines through applications
Must have a background in database utilization and/or management/development
Strong knowledge of informatics tools such as Linux, linkage mapping software, Perl, Python, SQL, or other databases, and/or R-statistical analysis software scripting is required
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement and Leave
Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
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Company
North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University is an educational institution that offers graduate and undergraduate programs.
Founded in 1887
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$60.84MKey Investors
National Institute of Food and AgricultureNational Safety CouncilBezos Earth Fund
2024-06-26Grant· $0.27M
2024-06-13Grant· $0.05M
2024-05-31Grant· $30M
Leadership Team
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