Two postdoctoral positions are available at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities with Ran Blekhman

The Blekhman Lab will open on August 1, 2013, focusing on research in the broad areas of evolutionary, population, and medical genomics. The lab is based jointly in the Departments of Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development, and Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior , with computational and wet lab space in the new state-of-the-art Cargill Building on the St. Paul campus.

Our Research

The successful candidates will work on a major research project is the lab, focused on understanding the mechanism and evolution of host-microbiome interaction and its implications on human health. The Blekhman Lab will collect and analyze host genetic and metagenomic data from humans and other primates, and utilize computational and statistical techniques, to (1) understand the role of genetic and environmental factors in determining the composition of the microbiome; (2) elucidate the combined role of host genetics and the microbiota in susceptibility to complex diseases; and (3) understand how host-microbiome interactions evolved during human history, and their impact on patterns of genetic variation in modern human populations. The details of the specific project are flexible, and will depend on the expertise and interests of the successful candidate.

Why The University of Minnesota?

Founded in 1851, the University of Minnesota is one of the largest, most comprehensive universities in the United States, and ranks among the most prestigious research universities in the world. The University provides a highly collaborative environment with cutting edge research institutions and facilities, including the Microbial and Plant Genomic Institute, the Biotechnology Institute , and the University of Minnesota Genomics Center . Additionally, we are working with the Minnesota Supercomputer Institute,  which provides excellent infrastructure and support for high-performance computation.

Why The Twin Cities?

The Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area is one of the most desirable places to live in North America. The Twin Cities are consistently ranked at the top in quality of life, personal safety, green spaces and parks, arts and culture, public schools, personal health, and are among the best cities to raise a family in the United States. Qualifications

The ideal candidate would be highly motivated to conduct independent research, and hold a PhD in genetics, bioinformatics, evolutionary biology, computer science, statistics, microbiology, anthropology, or a related field, with a solid publication record. Candidates should have a strong analytical background, have experience with analysis of next-generation sequence data, and proficiency with computer and statistical programing languages. The successful candidates will enjoy a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Ran Blekhman by email (blekhman ~ umn.edu), and provide a brief cover letter detailing research experience and interests, a CV, and contact information for three references. Informal enquires are welcome. Applications will be accepted starting immediately and until the positions are filled.

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