The University of Nebraska is seeking to fill a post-doctoral research
associate – statistical and computational methods position. This is a
12-month, non-tenure leading, 100% research position in the Department
of Animal Science. The incumbent will develop and implement statistical
and computational methods in quantitative genetics to study the genetic
and physiological architecture of high nighttime temperature stress in
crops (rice and wheat). Additional project information is available at:
https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1736192&HistoricalAwards=false
Responsibilities will be oriented toward quantitative genetic analysis
of longitudinal high-throughput plant phenomic image data combined with
high-dimensional genomic, transcriptomic, and metabolomic data. The
projects include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) theoretical
development and application of genome-wide association analysis using
phenotypic, RNA-seq, and metabolomic data, 2) omics-based phenotypic
prediction, and 3) software development in R, Julia, and C++.
Candidate will work with an interdisciplinary team and will be mentored
by Dr. Gota Morota (Quantitative Genetics), Dr. Harkamal Walia (Plant
Molecular Physiology), and Dr. Qi Zhang (Statistics) at UNL. In
addition, candidates are expected to work closely with other
collaborators at UNL, Arkansas State University, and Kansas State
University.
A Ph.D. in quantitative genetics, statistical genetics, animal breeding,
plant breeding or related field, with the degree completed before
employment begins, is required. Candidates with a strong background in
statistics and statistical computing are preferred.
To view details of the position and make application, go to
http://employment.unl.edu, position F_170115. Click “Apply to this Job”
and complete the faculty form. Attach a letter of interest, curriculum
vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Review
of applications to begin on 10/23/2017 and continue until the position
is filled or the search is closed.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to a pluralistic campus
community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-life
balance, and dual careers. See
http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.
Regards,
Gota Morota
Assistant Professor
Department of Animal Science
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
www.morotalab.org
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