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Postdoctoral Research Position in Comparative Genomics
A postdoctoral position is available in the research group of Dr. Katherine Pollard. We recently developed a computational approach to detect rapidly evolving genomic regions and applied it to identify the elements of the human genome that have diverged most since our common ancestor with chimps. The successful candidate will take a lead role in extending these comparative genomic methods to study lineage-specific evolution in vertebrates, flies, and possibly other phylogenies. Qualifications The applicant must have a PhD in (bio)statistics, applied math, computer science, bioinformatics, molecular biology or a related field, with experience analyzing genomic data. Ability to program in R/Splus, C, or Perl is essential. Candidates interested in doing some experimental work are invited to apply - opportunities may be available in the labs of collaborators. Term Two years, with possible extension. Start date in 2008 or 2009. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply Please apply by email to kpollard at gladstone dot ucsf dot edu and include: |