Postdoctoral Fellowship

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Bioinformatics and Evolutionary Genomics



Postdoctoral Fellowship in Bioinformatics and Evolutionary Genomics
National Human Genome Research Institute
National Institutes of Health


A postdoctoral fellowship 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. The group’s current focus is on the evolution of proteins that play a fundamental role in metazoan development. Specifically, the lab is currently sequencing and annotating the genome of the ctenophore Mnemiopsis leydii using next-generation sequencing technologies. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to apply bioinformatic approaches on these large-scale genomic data sets in order to better-understand the evolution of important protein families 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

For more information on GTB and NHGRI’s Intramural Research Program, please see http://genome.gov/DIR/

DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers and encourage applications from women and minorities.