Postdoc - Bioinformatic analysis of chromatin proteins in plants
Position and responsibilities: Perform sequence similarity and
protein domain motif searches to identify maize and rice chromatin
genes, generate gene splicing models, perform protein domain
analyses, and determine evolutionary relationships, especially vis a
vis Arabidopsis genes that have already been identified (see the
Plant Chromatin Database, ChromDB, at: http://www.chromdb.org).
ChromDB is a key component of an NSF-funded functional genomics
project that is centered on the study chromatin protein function in
maize and Arabidopsis. Applicants should send CV, statement of
research accomplishments and aspirations, and names of three
references.
Minimum qualifications: Requires Ph.D. in genetics, bioinformatics,
molecular biology, or related area. Willingness to learn new methods
of sequence analysis, read the bioinformatics literature, understand
the algorithms on which these methods are based, and explore new
methods is essential. Interactive, teamwork skills are important, as
the position requires working closely with a team of scientists and
the database manager to establish a useful database of chromatin gene
function .
Preferred qualifications: The most competitive applicant will have
experience with bioinformatics and database design and with
performing sequence analysis, including database similarity searches,
sequence alignments, motif and evolutionary analysis. Familiarity
with Unix operating system and PC operating systems and working
knowledge of the internet and of writing HTML pages is desirable.
Interested candidates with limited experience in bioinformatics but
an interest in learning more are invited to apply. Knowledge of
chromatin-level regulation of gene expression is desirable.
Salary depends on qualifications and experience. Position open
immediately. Review of applications begins on April 8, and continues
until position is filled. Send curriculum vitae and names of three
references to: Richard Jorgensen (raj at ag.arizona.edu), Department of
Plant Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721-0036. (520)
626-9216
