Postdoctoral Fellow

University of Idaho

Postdoctoral Fellow

Location: Moscow

Division/College: Col of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Employee Category: Exempt

Pay Range: $41,288 or higher depending on experience

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
Due to increased demand for bioinformatic support, we invite applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Bioinformatics and Agricultural Genomics. The successful applicant will work on projects aimed at understanding genomic and epigenetic mechanisms of production and disease related traits in livestock. This position will work with Dr. Brenda Murdoch to develop tools, pipelines, and analysis techniques to process and analyze data generated from high-throughput sequencing, high-capacity genotyping and other emerging high-throughput genomics/genetics techniques. Dr. Murdoch welcomes applications from individuals wanting to join a productive and well-recognized genetics lab. The position is highly collaborative in nature; therefore, strong communication skills and willingness to work with a diverse team is essential.

Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in Animal Genetics or Genomics, Bioinformatics, BioStatistics, or related discipline. - Experience in scientific programming or equivalent education and experience.

- Experience with computer languages commonly used in scientific programming (C/C++, Python, R, similar languages).

- Experience with UNIX/Linux environment.

- Experience with common high-throughput sequencing data, analysis strategies and software tools.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with phylogenetics, genome mapping, variant calling, genome-wide association studies marker assisted selection, using high-throughput sequencing data.

- Experience with agriculturally relevant high-throughput sequencing studies, databases, and analysis.

- Flexible and Professional attitude towards working hours.

- Excellent ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

- Ability to take direction and work efficiently and effectively within a team environment, as well as independently.

- Ability to attend to detail and organize workload to complete complex tasks in a timely manner.

- Work well with people from various organizational/academic disciplines and with people who have varying degrees of technical experience.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:


Posting Number: SP002980P

Posting Date: 08/19/2021

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
Applications received by September 6, 2021 will receive first consideration.

In addition to the online application, resume/cv, and unofficial transcripts, individuals should submit a letter of qualification.

IMPORTANT: To be considered, your “Letter of Qualification” must address EACH of the required qualifications, including pertinent education and/or experience. In addition, to improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible. Information on a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for submitting a Letter of Qualification.



Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.




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