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Available Jobs
Position Overview
The postdoctoral fellow will assist the ARI in analyzing “omics” scale datasets, including microbiome, genome, epigenome and transcriptome data. They will participate in research initiatives focused on computer vision and machine learning implementations. They will collaborate on research projects and contribute to funding proposals related to fish physiology, nutrition, genetics and water quality.
The initial appointment for this position is two years, with the possibility of an extension, contingent of successful funding acquisition. The position is in the Aquaculture Research Institute at University of Idaho’s Hagerman Fish Culture Experiment Station, located in Hagerman, ID.
Job Duties
Contribute to the overall success of the Aquaculture Research Institute by (Estimated effort: 100%):
- Assist in analyzing “omics” scale datasets, including microbiome, genome, epigenome and transcriptome data
- Participate in research initiatives focused on computer vision and machine learning implementations
- Collaborate on research projects and contribute to funding proposals related to fish physiology, nutrition, genetics and water quality
Requirements
Education
- Doctoral degree (PhD) in Aquaculture, Fisheries Science, Animal Science, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology or a related field
Experience
- Three years of research experience related to aquaculture, bioinformatics or a similar field
- Experience with bioinformatics tools and programming languages such as R, Python or Bash
- Experience analyzing omics scale data analysis (microbiome, genomic, transcriptomic, epigenomic)
- Familiarity with aquaculture systems and species
- Strong scientific writing skills with a track record of publications
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- None
Preferred Qualifications
- Three years of research experience related to aquaculture, bioinformatics or a similar field
- Experience with bioinformatics tools and programming languages such as R, Python or Bash
- Experience analyzing omics scale data analysis (microbiome, genomic, transcriptomic, epigenomic)
- Familiarity with aquaculture systems and species
- Strong scientific writing skills with a track record of publications
Additional information
- Apply through the University of Idaho Careers page
- In your application, please address all the minimum requirements in the Letter of Qualification. Preferential review of applicants to begin on October 18, 2024