Postdoctoral Fellowship in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
National Human Genome Research Institute
A postdoctoral training position is currently available in the Genome Technology Branch (GTB) of the
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). The position is located in the laboratory of
Andy Baxevanis, Ph.D., whose research involves the computational analysis of protein families. This group has
most recently focused on the evolution of proteins that play a fundamental role in metazoan development. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to apply bioinformatic approaches on large-scale
genomic data (including next-generation sequencing data) in order to better-understand the evolution of
these proteins and their role in development and disease causation.
Candidates should have or be close to obtaining a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in bioinformatics,
computational biology, computer science, molecular biology, or a closely related field. Candidates with a
background in evolutionary biology are particularly encouraged to apply. Programming skills and
experience in the application of computational methods to genomic data are highly desirable. Applicants
must possess good communication skills and be fluent in both spoken and written English. The ability to
learn how to use new software and quickly become expert in its use, critical thinking, problem-solving
abilities, and the ability to work semi-independently are required.
The Intramural Research Program is on the Bethesda campus and offers a wide array of training
opportunities for scientists early in their career. The funding for this position is stable and offers the
trainee wide latitude in the design and pursuit of their research project. The successful candidate will have
access to NHGRI's established and robust bioinformatics infrastructure, as well as resources made
available through NIH's Center for Information Technology (CIT) and the National Center for
Biotechnology Information (NCBI).
Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a detailed letter of interest, and the names of three
potential referees to Dr. Baxevanis at andy@nhgri.nih.gov or to the address below.
Andy Baxevanis, Ph.D.
Deputy Scientific Director
Director, Computational Genomics Program
National Human Genome Research Institute
Building 50, Room 5222
Bethesda, Maryland 20892
Baxevanis Lab
For more information on GTB and NHGRI's Intramural Research Program, please see:
www.genome.gov/DIR
DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers and encourage applications from women and minorities.
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