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Open Position for Postdoctoral Fellow

Program in Bioinformatics and Integrative Biology

This is an exciting opportunity to join the laboratory of Dr. Jeff Bailey in the Program in Bioinformatics and Integrative biology, University of Massachusetts Medical School. The Bailey lab combines innovative experimental and computational approaches to study the genetic underpinnings of infectious disease and host-pathogen interactions with a focus on malaria.  

The position is for a postdoctoral fellow who will work on NIH funded research examining human and parasite genetics in malaria with a particular focus on susceptibility to severe malaria and parasite drug resistance.

The ideal candidate would have strong wet-lab and computational (statistical/programming) proficiencies. Desired skills include laboratory experience such as  PCR, next-gen sequencing, array comparative genomic hybridization, allowing for the generation of data by next-gen sequencing. This would be combined with skills in computational genomics or genetics such as R/BioConductor, Python/Perl, allowing for the manipulation and analysis of large genomic datasets generated by microarrays and high throughput sequencing.  Applicants lacking significant computational and wet-lab experience will be considered if candidate has a strong aptitude and desire to develop such skills.

The right candidate will also have strong organization and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to productively work as a member of a team. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English are required.  The fellow will also have ample opportunities to work on both individual and team projects, with excellent publication prospects and opportunities for personal growth.

A competitive salary and excellent benefits package will be provide commensurate with experience.

To apply, please submit a CV including names and contact information for three references by e-mail to: Jeffrey.Bailey@umassmed.edu

Jeffrey Bailey, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor

Division of Transfusion Medicine and

Program in Bioinformatics and Integrative Biology

University of Massachusetts Medical School

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