Postdoctoral Scholar in Bacterial Genomics
Northern Arizona University, Job ID: 600047
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Center for Microbial Genetics and Genomics at Northern Arizona University seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar to perform comparative genomics on Clostridium botulinum, the bacterium responsible for botulism. Research will be conducted under the guidance of Dr. Jeff Foster (http://www.mggen.nau.edu/jfoster). The Center for Microbial Genetics and Genomics is a large (60+ employees), state-of-the-art academic research facility, focusing largely on genomics of bacterial pathogens. Work on this project would include genetic and genomic analyses from a large number of C. botulinum isolates, with a focus on bioinformatics using Illumina sequences, phylogenetic analyses, and potentially microbiological lab work. This position MAY require working in a BSL3 environment growing and extracting DNA from C. botulinum, but is not required. Maintaining a positive attitude in a team-based workplace is essential.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: PhD in Biology, Computer Science or related field with demonstrated expertise in microbial genomics.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: *Experience in bacterial genomics. *Knowledge of next-generation sequencing and analysis, especially from Illumina platforms. *Knowledge of basic microbiology, particularly lateral gene transfer in bacteria. *Availability to start by January 2013 would be ideal. *A record of publication *Experience with collaborative interdisciplinary research
SALARY: $50,000 per year for two years, plus benefits
GENERAL: This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. This position may require an acceptable Department of Justice Select Agent Program Security Risk Assessment. *Work location: The Postdoctoral Scholar must work full-time at the Flagstaff Mountain Campus *Relocation expenses of up to $2,500 will be available in accordance with university policy. *Northern Arizona University is an EEO/AA employer.
DEADLINE: To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by December 20, 2012.
APPLICATION: To apply and for the official nitty gritty details see staff openings at NAU Human Resources, Job ID 600047, posted on 11/06/2012:
No need to fill in all of the past job portions of the NAU application or silly things like your high school, awards, job training, name of your first pet, etc. If it is in your CV, we'll see it. All we really need is your basic contact information plus a cover letter with a BRIEF description of research interests, CV, and contact information for at least 3 references uploaded into the NAU Human Resources system as one pdf file.
For additional information contact: Jeff Foster, [email protected]
Northern Arizona University, Job ID: 600047
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Center for Microbial Genetics and Genomics at Northern Arizona University seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar to perform comparative genomics on Clostridium botulinum, the bacterium responsible for botulism. Research will be conducted under the guidance of Dr. Jeff Foster (http://www.mggen.nau.edu/jfoster). The Center for Microbial Genetics and Genomics is a large (60+ employees), state-of-the-art academic research facility, focusing largely on genomics of bacterial pathogens. Work on this project would include genetic and genomic analyses from a large number of C. botulinum isolates, with a focus on bioinformatics using Illumina sequences, phylogenetic analyses, and potentially microbiological lab work. This position MAY require working in a BSL3 environment growing and extracting DNA from C. botulinum, but is not required. Maintaining a positive attitude in a team-based workplace is essential.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: PhD in Biology, Computer Science or related field with demonstrated expertise in microbial genomics.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: *Experience in bacterial genomics. *Knowledge of next-generation sequencing and analysis, especially from Illumina platforms. *Knowledge of basic microbiology, particularly lateral gene transfer in bacteria. *Availability to start by January 2013 would be ideal. *A record of publication *Experience with collaborative interdisciplinary research
SALARY: $50,000 per year for two years, plus benefits
GENERAL: This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. This position may require an acceptable Department of Justice Select Agent Program Security Risk Assessment. *Work location: The Postdoctoral Scholar must work full-time at the Flagstaff Mountain Campus *Relocation expenses of up to $2,500 will be available in accordance with university policy. *Northern Arizona University is an EEO/AA employer.
DEADLINE: To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by December 20, 2012.
APPLICATION: To apply and for the official nitty gritty details see staff openings at NAU Human Resources, Job ID 600047, posted on 11/06/2012:
No need to fill in all of the past job portions of the NAU application or silly things like your high school, awards, job training, name of your first pet, etc. If it is in your CV, we'll see it. All we really need is your basic contact information plus a cover letter with a BRIEF description of research interests, CV, and contact information for at least 3 references uploaded into the NAU Human Resources system as one pdf file.
For additional information contact: Jeff Foster, [email protected]