http://lab.bcb.iastate.edu/yabi/dir.php?dirID=20&curID=1

6/17/08

6/17/08

6/17/08

Cold Springs Harbor Laboratory - Human Service Site

http://www.cshl.edu/hr/jobs.html

1/15/08

Academic Careers Online, since 1998, is an academic job site where universities and colleges in the US, Canada, and around the globe, advertise faculty, adjunct, post doc, library, endowed chairs, administrative and senior management jobs.

There is no charge for our applicant services. You can:
(1) Search current job openings (and remember, new ones are added daily),
(2) Post your resume for employers to review, and/or
(3) Receive e-mail alerts when matching jobs are posted.

To search jobs and/or open an applicant account at Academic Careers Online then select "Applicants Enter Here." Your resume will be visible within seconds to employers.

Contact them at info@academiccareers-job.com

Academic Careers Online
Suite 116
485 Devon Park Drive
Wayne, PA 19087, USA
Telephone USA 610-964-9200

11/29/07

An Article on Future Employment Trends for BCB:

http://humanitieslab.stanford.edu/2/281

10/31/07

Bioinformatics Organization - http://bioinformatics.org/jobs/

Mission: The Bioinformatics Organization, Inc. serves the scientific and educational needs of bioinformatic practitioners and the general public. Develops and maintains computational resources to facilitate world-wide communications and collaborations between people of all educational and professional levels. Provide and promote open access to the materials and methods required for, and derived from, research, development and education.

History: Bioinformatics.Org was established in 1998 by J.W. Bizzaro as a place to host collaborations in bioinformatics. In 2000, the Organization had more than 100 members and a dozen projects. The Organization became incorporated in 2003 and currently has more than 20,000 members and over 300 projects.

Claim to Fame: Bioinformatics.Org is one of the largest affiliations in the field of bioinformatics, and the number of resources that we offer is on-par with the number offered by NCBI and EBI. However, we distinguish ourselves with our open membership and project hosting: anyone, anywhere can participate. Bioinformatics.Org is also well-known for its emphasis on open access to biological information as well as on Free and Open Source software.

Services: 1) Research & development: The Bioinformatics Organization provides group hosting services and a number of online tools, databases and forums, all free to use. 2) Education: In addition to the hosted resources, which are also available for educational use, the Bioinformatics Organization offers professional development courses for continuing scientific education. These are short, graduate- or postgraduate-level courses on computational topics of interest to prospective and practicing researchers in the life sciences.

Contact us: If you have any questions or comments, please see our Contact Page.

10/30/07

Postdoc.Com has many opportunities listed here:

http://www.postdocjobs.com/jobseekers/ Entering Bioinformatics produced many hits.

10/30/07

The EPA's website lists many divisions which have jobs and application timelines noted. Here is the EPA's job website:

http://www.epa.gov/ord/htm/jobs_ord.htm

11/6/07

More jobs available through: http://www.biohealthmatics.com/

7/6/07

Bioinformatics job map :
http://www.bioinformatics.fr/jobs.php?mapview
Bioinformatics events map :
http://www.bioinformatics.fr/events.php?mapview

http://www.123genomics.com/files/jobs.html

www.Career.edu

This is a nonprofit job board organized specifically for the international academic community. The site was launched one month ago, and has already attracted over 190 leading universities and research centers such as the NIH, Mayo Clinic, Stanford, UNC, NYU, UCLA, UC Berkeley, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, and many others.

People interested in posting available positions or their resumes to find jobs should visit the website for instructions. If you need assistance, questions can be addressed to the helpdesk staff at helpdesk@career.edu

June, 2008

Summer Internship: Computational and Mathematical Modeling at Genentech, Inc.

Ten - twelve week paid internship, starting in June 2008. Exciting opportunity in drug development for a motivated undergraduate or graduate student with a strong quantitative background and an interest in medical research and applications. Project involves analysis of data and testing of a new diagnostic in determining optimal drug schedule. Opportunity to learn about the drug development process at a pioneering biotech company.

Main work involved in the project: writing code to automate processing and plotting of several available data sets; learning about the experimental design and coming up with ideas for quantifying the outcomes of the data plots; writing an internal report and giving a presentation summarizing the work and results. One of the exciting aspects of this project is the chance to have broad impact on experimental design across drug development.

Desired background: strong programming skills in R, S-Plus, Matlab or Mathematica; studies in bioengineering, applied mathematics, mathematics, computer science, statistics, or pharmacokinetics. Experience using mathematical modeling in biological/medical research settings is a plus.

To apply, send a CV and a cover letter to Helen Moore, moore.helen@gene.com.

As we work to deliver the next generation of breakthrough medicines for cancer and other serious diseases, we remain committed to our employees and unique culture.  Genentech is dedicated to fostering an environment that is
inclusive and encourages diversity of thought, style, skills and perspective.  Genentech is an equal opportunity employer.

Helen Moore, Ph.D.
Modeling & Simulation Group
Dept. of Pharmacokinetic & Pharmacodynamic Sciences
Genentech, Inc.
1 DNA Way
South San Francisco, CA 94080-4990
650-467-5191 (office)
650-225-6452 (fax)
moore.helen@gene.com

4/13/08

2/13/08

There are several postdoc fellowship opportunities available through the Institut Pasteur in Paris. There are no restrictions on nationality for the following positions.

Postdoctoral Positions Each year, the institute offers approximately 10 postdoctoral fellowships to qualified candidates with outstanding doctoral experience.  Several deadlines annually.  Direct inquiries to:

Web:  www.pasteur.fr   recruit@pasteur.fr

Opportunities for U.S. citizens

The Pasteur Foundation, a U.S. nonprofit organization, runs two programs for American citizens to work at the Institut Pasteur in Paris:

The Pasteur Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships are 3-year positions for young U.S. postdocs to pursue their research at the Institute.  The program provides a generous stipend and bench fee package ($70,000 total per year) for this once-in a lifetime opportunity.  Next deadlines:  May 9 and September 5, 2008.

For deadline and app information, visit:  www.pasteurfoundation.org or email: PasteurUS@aol.com

2/13/08

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP IN ECOLOGICAL GENOMICS at Kansas State University

To view the following announcement on a webpage, please visit

http://www.k-state.edu/ecogen/Recruit-Postdoc-EcogenVS.htm.

A postdoctoral research fellowship is available through the Ecological Genomics Institute (www.k-state.edu/ecogen) at Kansas State University (K-State). Our interdisciplinary Institute seeks to understand responses of organisms to their natural environment by combining functional genomic and ecological/evolutionary approaches. 

The postdoctoral fellow will have access to excellent university resources including the Konza Prairie Biological Station, a core Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) site (www.climate.konza.ksu.edu), the K-State Gene Expression Facility (www.k-state.edu/gene-exp), and infrastructure of the Division of Biology and Departments of Entomology, Agronomy and Plant Pathology. 

For additional information about the Ecological Genomics Institute please visit the Ecogen website!

Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrate evidence of past research achievement, and have completed requirements for a Ph.D. by the start date. This full-time position provides
a competitive salary and benefits. The anticipated start date is summer 2008.

Full applications must include:

1. A cover letter detailing your qualifications and proposed start date.
2. A research proposal (three page maximum, not including references). *Proposals utilizing genetic and/or genomic approaches to examine ecologically relevant traits or interactions will receive highest priority.
3. A current curriculum vitae.
4. Two letters of recommendation from referees who are familiar with the
applicant's research.  Major advisor or members of supervisory committee
preferred.

Completed applications can be e-mailed to Doris Merrill at dmerrill@k-state.edu.

Applications can also be sent by regular mail to:

            Ecological Genomics
            Kansas State University
            Division of Biology, Ackert Hall
            Manhattan KS  66506-4901

Review of applications will begin March 15, 2008.   This position is sponsored by a Kansas State University Targeted Excellence Award in Ecological Genomics.

K-State is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and actively seeks diversity among its employees.

Doris Merrill, Program Coordinator
(785) 532-3482, www.ksu.edu/ecogen

2/21/08

Title Bioinformatics Research Scientist

Job Description
Pioneer Hi-Bred, an international crop biotechnology company is seeking a Bioinformatics Research Scientist to be a key liaison driving interactions among the bioinformatics group, the laboratory generating gene expression data, and researchers analyzing that gene expression data.
Duties/Responsibilities
The Bioinformatics Research Scientist will collaborate with scientists across the Pioneer research in order to analyze gene expression experiments in conjunction with researchers. Will train, maintain, and support bioinformatics expression analysis systems. Manage acquisition or development of improved resources for gene expression data management and analysis. Produce enriched genome-wide and project-specific transcriptome annotations and summaries.
Educational Qualifications Desired
Requirements include a Ph.D. in genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, or a related field. Postdoctoral experience is a plus.
Competencies and Experience Desired
The qualified applicant will have experience with gene expression technologies and data analysis. Bioinformatics computational skills are required. Familiarity with Unix / Linux environment, Oracle databases and schemas, SQL, Perl, and statistical analysis software such as SAS, are all highly desired. Functional knowledge of eukaryotic genomes, genetics and evolution, biochemical pathways, and plant biology are also desired. Industrial or applied research experience is a plus. The candidate must possess effective written and oral communication skills to excel in this collaborative role.

Department Information Management- Bioinformatics & Lab Systems
City Johnston
U.S. State/ Canada Province IOWA
Country United States (USA)
Position Type Full-Time Regular
Requisition # 6555BR
Hiring Manager Title Senior Computational Biologist

Carl R. Simmons, Ph.D.
Bioinformatics Department
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
7250 N.W. 62nd Avenue, Shull 2N
Johnston, IA 50131-0552
Office: (515) 270-5949
Fax.:     (515) 334-4778
e-mail: carl.simmons@pioneer.com

12/10/07

Postdoctoral Fellowships in Complex Systems
The New England Complex Systems Institute (NECSI)

The New England Complex Systems Institute (NECSI) is seeking applicants for postdoctoral
appointments in the study of complex global and large-scale social systems. Areas of study include,
but are not limited to,
• Global Economy • Environment & Ecology • World Health
• Global Peace & Conflict • Social Systems • Healthcare Systems
• Global Communication

Experience with modeling techniques, computer simulation tools, and quantitative analysis are
highly desirable.

NECSI also welcomes applications for postdoctoral positions for research projects on unified
approaches relevant to describing and analyzing complex systems. The research may have a focus
or primary application in a particular discipline. In addition to general projects, specific projects
with anticipated openings include research in

• Multiscale Representations • Evolutionary Theory
• Bioinformatics & Functional Genomics • Distributed Computing
• Meteorology • Non-Equilibrium Dynamics
• Agent Based Modeling • Engineering Design
• Cognitive Modeling • Management/Organization Science
• Education of Complex Systems Concepts

NECSI postdoctoral fellows may also receive joint appointments at MIT, Harvard or other local academic institutions.

NECSI is an independent educational and research institution dedicated to advancing the study of
complex systems. NECSI was established as a joint effort of faculty of New England academic
institutions for the advancement of commmunication and collaboration outside of institutional and
departmental boundaries. For more information about NECSI, please see http://www.necsi.edu/necsi/index.html.

Candidates should apply online at http://www.necsi.edu/education/postdoc/app.php.
NECSI is an equal opportunity employer.

11/22/07

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Concepcion, Chile, is seeking 2 postdoctoral researchers for a Bicentennial project funded by the National Council for Scientific and Technological Research and the World Bank.

Prospective candidates must have a Ph.D. in computer science or a related field, obtained after December 31, 2003 or be in a position to finish his/her Ph.D. one month prior to the appointment at the latest.
Successful candidates are expected to conduct research in one of the three areas of priority: databases, artificial intelligence and bioinformatics. The postdoctoral positions are for 3 years, in which period the postdoctoral researchers will work on a tenure-track basis with the aim of incorporating them permanently in the Department of Computer Science once the three-year period is concluded. Teaching duties are not required but will be considered in assessment.

Application guidelines and forms are electronically available at www.inf.udec.cl. Candidates should forward their applications including two letters of reference by email at lrueda@udec.cl or by post to:

Dr. Luis Rueda
Department of Computer Science
University of Concepcion
Edmundo Larenas 215 3er Piso
Concpecion, 4030000, Chile

Any inquiry should be directed to Dr. Luis Rueda, lrueda@udec.cl.

10/30/07

Postdoc or Research Associate in Bioinformatics
Biotechnology Research Center , Michigan Technological University

Job Description:
A bioinformatics postdoctoral or research associate position is available at the Biotechnology Research Center ( www.biotech.mtu.edu) of Michigan Technological University. Primary job responsibilities include whole-genome microarray data analysis and interpretation, management and integration of relational databases ( www.aspenDB.mtu.edu), including a custom EST database and a microarray database on the BASE platform. Previous experience with microarray data analysis software, database development, familiar with other biological databases (KEGG, GO, BRENDA etc) and a good publication record are highly desirable.  Strong quantitative background required, and familiar with Unix/Linux, Java, Perl, Shell, MySQL, R, and PHP.

Applicants should have a PhD in a relevant field or a Master degree with equivalent experience, and an interest in basic biological research. Send curriculum vitae including a publication list, and names of three references to Dr. Chung-Jui Tsai (chtsai@mtu.edu), Biotechnology Research Center, School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science, Michigan Technological University

The School of Forest Resources and Environmental Sciences at Michigan Tech currently ranked 4th among all academic forestry programs in the US. The campus is located in the heart of Upper Michigan's scenic Keweenaw Peninsula, just a few miles from Lake Superior. Houghton is rated the safest college town in Michigan and the eighth safest in the nation. It also has been named one of the nation's top-ten summer sports areas and one of the top-ten best places in the country to live. Michigan Technological University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

9/5/07

Henry M. Jackson Foundation - Bioinformatics Cell (BIC)
Research Scientist Position

We are looking for a dynamic scientist to join the U.S. Army Medical Command's Bioinformatics Cell (BIC). This opening is for a (junior or senior) Ph.D.-level scientist with background in statistics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, or related discipline interested in pursuing research in the development and application of analysis tools and mathematical models to solve biomedical problems. In particular, we are looking for a candidate with background and interest in machine-learning algorithms, data mining, and predictive modeling and control algorithms, as they relate to biomedical time-series physiologic data. The candidate should have very strong analytical skills as well as a broad and solid mathematical background. The candidate is expected to
simultaneously work in multiple projects involving a diverse and inter-disciplinary team of scientists across multiple laboratories. Background or experience in developing analysis tools for bioscience applications is desirable but not essential. This position is located in Frederick, Maryland.

To apply send resume to:
Jaques Reifman, Ph.D.
reifman@bioanalysis.org
http://www.bhsai.org
Phone: 301-619-7915

10/17/07

The Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory (MDIBL)
Research Scientist
 
The Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory (MDIBL), located on Mount Desert Island, Maine, home of Acadia National park, is a 109-year-old independent marine and biomedical research institution and an international center for comparative physiology, toxicology and marine functional genomic studies.
 
MDIBL invites applications for a junior level research position (equivalent to Assistant Professor) in developmental biology, cell biology, physiology, toxicology, or bioinformatics.  Within the chosen research area there should be an emphasis on comparative functional genomics and marine model systems.  Candidates must
possess a PhD or MD.  A strong record of continuous research productivity and clearly demonstrated potential for funding is required.  This appointment is for a minimum of three years.  Interest in collaboration with other scientists at MDIBL is essential.  Salary, start-up resources and laboratory space are competitive and commensurate with experience.
 
Send cover letter, vitae, research plans, names and addresses of three references to Dr. Patricia Hand, Administrative Director, MDI Biological Laboratory, Box 35, Old Bar Harbor Rd., Salisbury Cove, ME 04672. Address electronic applications to phand@mdibl.org.  Review of applications will begin November 1st and continue until the position is filled.
 
MDI Biological Laboratory is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer.  Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply. 

10/30/07

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Department of Biomedical Informatics
Post-Doctoral Research Associate Positions

Effective immediately, the Department of Biomedical Informatics (DBMI) at the University of Pittsburgh is recruiting three post-doctoral associates interested in joining a world-class research and training program in healthcare informatics. Building on a successful track record spanning over 25 years, the DBMI is aggressively pursuing a vision for the future of biomedical informatics that leverages our innovative research initiatives. If you are ready to join a dynamic organization with a rich collaborative environment in the health sciences, biology, and artificial intelligence, and are interested in any of the research areas below, please contact us.

Research areas:

• Bioinformatics
• Intelligent medical training systems
• Knowledge representation and interoperability
• Machine learning and data mining
• Clinical translational bioinformatics and biostatistics
• Natural language processing
• Medical imaging development and evaluation
• Dental informatics
• Outbreak and disease surveillance
• Human-computer interaction/User-centered design

Guaranteed funding for two years will help you launch your career as an independent researcher. You will be able to dedicate 100% of your time to research, mentored by one or more faculty member(s). Your faculty mentor will assist you in performing research, writing publications, and applying for independent funding.

Requirements: Post-graduate degree (MD or PhD) and training in Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science, Biostatistics, or a related discipline. Ability to independently perform research in one of the above areas of biomedical informatics with mentoring from a faculty member. Ability to write and publish journal articles.

To apply, send the following to Toni Porterfield (tls18@pitt.edu):

• Curriculum vitae
• One-page description of your research interests and faculty member(s) you would be interested in working with at DBMI
• Contact information for three references
• One writing samplepreferably a published or accepted paper

For more information on DBMI faculty and their research interests, go to www.dbmi.pitt.edu/postdoc/.

10/5/07

Postdoctoral Position in the Topic of Memory and Modeling
University of Massachusetts

The BINDS lab of UMass http://binds.cs.umass.edu/index.html is looking for extremely bright candidate with background in theoretical computer science, programming, dynamical systems and control, neurobiology, and some knowledge in memory too. Great opportunity for new research with collaboration with fantastic researchers of many fields. The focus will be computational and mathematical while background in other areas will be helpful to run the collaboration. Great atmosphere and conditions will be part of the deal please contact me directly.

Hava Siegelmann -- http://www.cs.umass.edu/~hava/

10/30/07

Pioneer Hi-Bred
Application Scientist

Description: Pioneer Hi-Bred, an international crop biotechnology company, is seeking an Application Scientist to provide high-level scientific consultation, data analysis capabilities, and Bioinformatics application support to its internal research organization. This position has a particular emphasis on Bioinformatics as it relates to gene expression technologies and data analysis. Therefore, the incumbent will be expected to possess and maintain a thorough understanding of state-of-the-art computational approaches for gene expression data management and analysis in order to provide strategic leadership in this area.

The successful candidate will collaborate with scientists across the Pioneer research organization, seeking to understand their current and potential Bioinformatics needs, identifying opportunities to apply existing capabilities, evaluating and recommending suitable third-party solutions, and defining requirements for internally developed resources to meet these needs. The selected candidate will also contribute to various projects by both enhancing researcher self-sufficiency and by carrying out gene expression analyses for researchers.

The candidate will both participate on and lead multi-disciplinary project teams responsible for the design, development, and deployment of Bioinformatics applications and client support processes. The candidate will also be responsible for contributing to the ongoing support of various Bioinformatics tools and datasets, including testing, training, documentation, and ensuring resolution of users questions regarding these capabilities.

A Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Genetics, Biochemistry, or a related field with relevant post-degree experience is required; industrial research experience in crop or plant biotechnology is highly desirable. Demonstrable experience working with high-throughput data sets generated by gene expression platforms such as Agilent, and using data management and analysis tools such as GeneSpring or Rosetta Resolver, is essential. Skills in applied statistical analysis and an understanding of relational database technology are highly desirable.

A broad understanding of standard Bioinformatics methods and tools and their use are essential. Demonstrated proficiency in both Windows and UNIX environments as well as with data analysis tools such as Perl, Excel, and Spotfire are also required. Superior written and verbal communication skills, as well as a proven ability to work both independently and as a member of a team, are critical for this position.

EOE. Job Req for this position is 6156BR. Direct email to Hiring Manager cannot be considered an application.
Candidates MUST APPLY ONLINE at http://www.pioneer.com/careers. LinkedIn Jobs View job listing on LinkedIn

10/5/07

University of Alberta, Mathematical Biology

Two new positions --

          (1) Tenure Track Position, Mathematical Biology
          (2) Max Wyman Assistant Professorship, Mathematical Biology

For full details, please see: http://www.math.ualberta.ca/opportunities.html

The closing date for applications is November 16, 2007.

10/30/07

Postdoc -- The USDA, Agricultural Research Service
Bovine Functional Genomics Laboratory
Beltsville, Maryland

Seeks a POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, (Research Bioinformaticist/Computational Biologist) for a TWO YEAR APPOINTMENT.  Salary is commensurate with experience ($55,706 - $72,421 per annum) plus benefits.  Citizenship restrictions apply. 

As a member of a multidisciplinary team of physiologist, molecular biologists, and computational biologists, the incumbent will be working on a rumen metagenomics project.

The incumbent's specific responsibilities will include, but not limited to, the following:  (1) Implementing algorithms for clustering, alignment, annotation, and gene prediction from metagenomic sequence data. (2) Optimizing sequence assembly algorithms and protocols for short reads, and (3) Developing models to characterize rumen microorganism dynamics in response to nutritional changes.

Recent Ph.D. in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology or a related field with strong programming skills is required. Experience with genome assembly algorithms is desirable. Refer to http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/hrdhomepage/vacancy/pd962.html
for further information on Postdoctoral Research Associate Jobs, for complete application instructions, and the full text announcement (RA-08-XXXH). 

Send application materials to Dr. Robert W. Li, USDA-ARS, BARC East, Bldg. 200, Room 16, Beltsville, MD 20705 or e-mail (Robert.Li@ars.usda.gov).  USDA/ARS is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

10/5/07

D. E. Shaw Research, LLC; Computational Biochemistry Research Group
Early Career Scientists and Engineers

Extraordinarily gifted early career scientists and engineers sought to join a rapidly growing New York-based research group pursuing an ambitious, long-term project aimed at achieving major scientific advances in the field of biochemistry and fundamentally transforming the process of drug discovery. Successful candidates will work closely with a number of the world's leading biologists, chemists, and computer scientists, and will have the opportunity not only to participate in an exciting entrepreneurial venture with considerable economic potential, but to make groundbreaking contributions within the fields of biology, chemistry, and medicine.

D. E. Shaw Research, LLC, is seeking scientists and engineers with 0-5 years of experience who have degrees in chemistry, biology, physics, computer science, engineering, and mathematics from top-tier universities. Serious consideration will be given to candidates with extraordinary records of achievement in the natural sciences and/or scientific programming, exceptional quantitative abilities, and superb communication skills.

The group's current research activities are aimed at the discovery and development of innovative scientific techniques to direct unprecedented computational power toward the solution of key problems in the fields of biomolecular simulation and design. This research effort is being financed by the D. E. Shaw group, a global investment and technology development firm with more than US $30 billion in aggregate investment capital. The project was initiated by the firm's founder, Dr. David E. Shaw, and operates under his direct scientific leadership.

We are prepared to offer above-market compensation to candidates of truly exceptional ability. Interested applicants should send a resume to: CRA-sa@career.deshawresearch.com EOE

10/30/07

Department of Computer Science, New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM

Responsibilities:

The PostDoc fellow will participate in computational systems biology research funded by NIH to develop discrete dynamic system model to reconstruct gene regulatory networks in Drosophila from microarray gene expression data, and travel to collaborate with a world-renowned biologist at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center at Seattle, WA.

Ongoing work in the laboratory includes designing large scale dynamic system models to discover significant interactions among hundreds to thousands of variables. These systems models are being applied to neuroscience, bioenergy, microbial ecology, and cancer research.

Qualifications:

Qualified individuals must have an earned Ph.D. (in hand by hire date) in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Bioinformatics, or Computational Biology. Experience and publications in large scale mathematical modeling of dynamic systems required. Knowledge in molecular biology a plus. Proficient computer programming skills in C/C++ (required), R/SPLUS (desirable), and Message Passing Interface for parallel computing (desirable).

Benefits Offered:

Group medical and dental insurance; long term disability insurance; state educational retirement; worker’s compensation; unemployment compensation; sick and annual leave.

Review of applications will begin immediately.

Joe Song
Department of Computer Science
New Mexico State University
P. O. Box 30001, MSC CS
Las Cruces, NM 88003

Phone: 575-646-4299
Email: joemsong@cs.nmsu.edu

Employer's Web Site: http://www.cs.nmsu.edu

Online Application: http://www.cs.nmsu.edu/~joemsong/U54-PostDoc-Song.htm

9/28/07

MIT
The Broad Institute
Computational Biologist/Group Leader Position

Apply your computing skills to DNA at MIT!

Have stellar computational skills, PhD or equivalent experience? Enjoy solving nearly impossible problems? We'll retrain you to work with cutting-edge DNA technology.

We find biomedical applications for new DNA sequencing instruments yielding billions of short DNA sequences like: ATGTAATTTCAAATGTTAGCTCATTTTTGTTAATG.

We need you on our team to solve the hard mathematical and computational challenges using terabytes of these data. We invent algorithms, delve deeply in the data, code like crazy, help design laboratory experiments: we do whatever is needed to make the new technologies fulfill their promise to unlock the mysteries of genomics and biomedical research in critical areas like cancer, human genetics, infectious disease, antibiotic discovery, genome evolution, man's inhumanity to man, and the number 42.

We seek candidates from highly diverse backgrounds, industrial and academic. Mathematical and computational experience and excellence required, including superb C++ skills in a Linux or Unix environment. Biology training helpful but not required as you can learn on the job. Outstanding oral and written communication skills, joy in teamwork. A group leader position is also open for a candidate with proven leadership experience in computational science.

The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard has an intense, exciting environment, world-class laboratory and computing facilities, hundreds of scientists tackling a wide range of critical problems in biology and medicine. Come
join us.

Apply now at http://hrweb.mit.edu/staffing/, search for mit-00003916 and mit-00004577, Computational Biologist and Group Leader positions.

We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.