Post Doctoral Fellow - Libault Lab

The Libault's lab, University of Missouri - Columbia

The Libault's lab has two openings for Postdoctoral Researcher looking to harness their expertise in bioinformatics, computational biology, machine learning, and plant genomics. Our lab seeks to explore and understand the network of plant genes, their regulation in response to environmental stress at the single-cell level, and the conservation and divergence of these responses between plant species. These discoveries will support the development of new strategies to improve crop traits and performance.

Research Setting

Alongside the University of Missouri's (located in Columbia, MO) excellent research infrastructure to support these lines of investigation, The Christopher S. Bond Life Sciences Center incorporates laboratories and meeting spaces to provide unmatched opportunities for interdisciplinary biomedical science and agricultural biotechnology research. With its expanding research portfolio, we are accepting applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate position in plant single-cell computational biology in the Libault Lab.

Primary Responsibilities

The selected postdoctoral researcher will have opportunities to use existing and develop new computational resources to:

* Analyze, integrate, and interpret single-cell resolution multi-omics datasets, notably by developing innovative analytic approaches such as establishing transcriptomic trajectories and predicting gene networks.

* Conduct comparative -omics analyses between crop species.

* Develop innovative approaches to integrate multi-omic datasets, transcriptomic trajectories, and prediction of gene networks.

The selected postdoctoral researcher will also work in close collaboration with other lab members and with external collaborators

In addition to the above-described duties, the individual will be expected to accept committee assignments, reporting responsibilities, and other special ad hoc assignments as requested at the administrative unit, college, and/or university level.

Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in plant computational biology/genomics, bioinformatics, or a related field is required at the time of hiring.
Candidates will be evaluated on:
* Prior knowledge and demonstrated expertise in next-generation sequencing data analysis, computational systems biology, and/or data integration;
* The ability to work in a team environment.
* A solid knowledge of plant genomics, evolution, gene expression/regulation, and biological networks
* Excellent oral and written communication skills with exceptional organizational and time management skills
Durable skills such as leadership, character, collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, metacognition, mindfulness, growth mindset, and fortitude, as well as customer service, confidentiality, integrity, and a commitment to the University values

Please provide current CV and Cover Letter describing your job qualifications, anticipated contributions, and experience contributing to successful lab experiments.

Applicants will be accepted until the positions are filled

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

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