Job: Computational Biologist – Regenerative Biology

Computational Biologist – Regenerative Biology
The Opportunity:
The Computational Biologist will be located in the Regenerative
Biology Unit of the Morgridge Institute for Research working with the
laboratory of Dr. James Thomson, Director of Regenerative Biology.
This position is responsible for providing bioinformatics and
computational biology support for all aspects of research involving
the use of DNA sequencing with the Illumina DNA sequencer and related
technologies. In addition, this position is expected to publish in
the area of computational biology or bioinformatics. Sequence
analysis work will center on analysis of transcriptome data (via RNA/
seq), DNA/protein interaction data (via ChIP/seq) and other variants
of the available sequencing technologies. Cross-disciplinary
collaboration at the Morgridge Institute is expected and encouraged.
Candidate Requirements:
The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s Degree or equivalent work
experience (Ph.D. preferred) and a minimum of three years of
bioinformatics/computational biology experience. Preference will be
given to candidates with experience and publications in bioinfomatics/
computational biology in sequence analysis and motif analysis.
Experience with the analysis of high throughput sequencing data, gene
regulatory networks building and analysis, and systems biological
analysis is strongly desired. Experience with grant writing a plus. A
strong background in programming and statistics is preferred.
The Organization:
The Morgridge Institute for Research is a new, non-profit medical
research organization located in Madison, Wisconsin. Research at the
Morgridge Institute focuses on solving the intractable problems
affecting human health by exploring the intersection of biology,
computer science and engineering. Work at the new Institute enhances
and complements the world class research activities at the University
of Wisconsin-Madison, one of the best-funded research universities in
the country. Additional information about the Morgridge Institute for
Research and its inaugural program activities can be found at
www.morgridgeinstitute.org.
Contact:
Qualified individuals interested in this opportunity are required to
send a CV, cover letter, and three references to: Morgridge Institute
for Research Human Resources, care...@morgridgeinstitute.org; PO Box
7365, Madison, WI 53707-7365, referencing “Computational Biologist –
Regenerative Biology.”
The Morgridge Institute for Research is an equal opportunity employer.