Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Researcher with Genomics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, or a related background. The successful candidate will join our research team and contribute to ongoing projects aimed at developing high-throughput diagnostic assay automation and SAR-CoV-2 research. 

Responsibilities:

Genomic, Transcriptomic, and Proteomic Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of high-throughput genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic datasets using open source software tools. Apply bioinformatics algorithms and statistical methods to interpret and visualize large-scale omics data, identify differentially expressed genes, predict protein-protein interactions, and assess functional enrichment. Sequence Analysis and Bioinformatics: Conduct sequence analysis tasks including sequence alignment, variant calling, annotation, and functional prediction. Utilize bioinformatics tools and pipelines to extract relevant information from genomic and transcriptomic data. Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field of genomics and bioinformatics. Real-time PCR and Primer Design: Design and optimize primer sets for real-time PCR experiments, and perform qPCR experiments to validate gene expression patterns. Analyze qPCR data using appropriate statistical methods and contribute to the interpretation of experimental results. Statistical Software and Data Analysis: Utilize statistical software packages such as SAS and R to perform advanced statistical analyses on experimental data, including data normalization, regression analysis, hypothesis testing, and multivariate analysis. Implement robust statistical models and develop novel approaches to extract meaningful insights from complex datasets. Excel Macros and Automation: Develop Excel macros and automation scripts to streamline data processing and analysis workflows. Design and implement data templates and standardized procedures to facilitate data sharing and collaboration within the research team. Utilize bio-rendering software (e.g., BioRender) or associated software to generate high-quality figures and illustrations for scientific publications and presentations.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Genomics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, or a related field.

• Experience with real-time PCR, primer design, and qPCR data analysis .
• Experience in genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic analysis using open source software tools.
• Experience with database management software for efficient data organization and retrieval.
• Experience utilizing sequence analysis methods and bioinformatics tools.

Proposed Start Date:
September 1, 2023

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
August 31, 2025

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans;
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans;
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Wellbeing Program.

Original Posting Date:
July 27, 2023

Posting Close Date:
August 9, 2023

Job Requisition Number:
R12572