加拿大Calgary大学生物信息学研究博士后岗位

Institution

University of Calgary

Position

Postdoctoral Fellows

Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Date Posted

July 2nd 2008

Date Expires

August 31th 2008

Tags

canada, genomics, bioinformatics, neuroscience, neurobiology, chromatin, cancer, stem cells, calgary, and alberta 

Description

Positions:
2 Postdoctoral Positions Total
1 Computational (Bioinformatics) Postdoctoral Fellow
1 Experimental (Molecular Biology) Postdoctoral Fellow

Description

These positions are in the laboratory of Mark Bieda. The lab is committed to using leading-edge genomic approaches to biological problems. The lab focuses on (1) development of novel statistical and computational approaches to ChIP-seq and ChIP-chip data and (2) investigating the changes in chromatin marks in cancer using chromatin immunoprecipitation and related molecular biology approaches. These positions offer an excellent opportunity for cross-training (e.g. bioinformatics training for an experimentalist, experimental training for a computational postdoc).
Bioinformatics Position: The computational position will focus on novel statistical and algorithmic methods for analysis of microarray (ChIP-chip) and high-throughput sequencing (ChIP-seq) experiments. This project will afford the opportunity for large-scale experimental validation of predictions within the lab. The successful computational candidate will be comfortable thinking statistically and have good programming skills with a keen interest in large-scale data analysis. Experimental Position: The experimental position will focus on examining chromatin organization in brain tumor models (primarily gliomas). There is also opportunity for work on other projects in neurogenomics. Previous experience/familiarity with neuroscience is a plus, but not required. The successful candidate will have experience with a wide range of molecular biology techniques.
Both positions offer opportunities for both formal collaborative and informal interactions with other strong research groups, including a very active Brain Tumor Group at the university. The PI is committed to developing the careers of members of the laboratory.

The University of Calgary offers an excellent environment with a rapidly growing pool of biomedical research labs and significant shared facilities. We encourage all qualified persons to apply. The University of Calgary hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. However, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

Calgary is a city of ~1 million people and is located only about 1.5 hours from world-renowned recreational areas (Banff and Jasper).

Contact

To apply, please send (1) cover letter, (2) CV and (3) names and contact information for three references to Aarif Edoo (aedo@ucalgary.ca). PDF format for application materials is preferred. Letters should be addressed to Mark Bieda, Ph.D.