Corbett-Detig Lab: Assistant Project Scientist
Position overview
Position title: Corbett-Detig Lab: Assistant Project ScientistApplication Window
Open date: May 23, 2023
Most recent review date: Thursday, Jun 22, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Corbett-Detig lab in the UCSC Genomics Institute seeks qualified candidates for a population genomic data processing and analysis assistant project scientist.
The assistant project scientist will direct and oversee our genomic data processing. This includes aggregation of data for analysis, genotype inference, quality control, and genome analysis.
Research activities include, but are not restricted to, dataset aggregation, analysis and distribution for collaborators via accessible web portals. Additionally, the assistant project scientist will lead efforts to analyze and quality control newly sequenced datasets coming from a variety of sources and project investigators distributed across the University of California.
Applicants with any of the following qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply: expertise in comparative population and evolutionary genomic analysis.
The hiring unit will not sponsor employment-eligible immigration statuses for this position.
Corbett-Detig Lab: https://corbett-lab.github.io/
California Consevation Genomics Project: https://www.ccgproject.org/
Qualifications
- A Ph.D. (or equivalent foreign degree) in evolutionary genomics or a related field.
- Experience with high throughput population genomics and cloud-based bioinformatic workflows.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V., which must include a list of your publications.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement addressing your understanding of the barriers facing traditionally underrepresented groups and your past and/or future contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching and professional or public service. Candidates are urged to review guidelines on statements before preparing their application.
- 2-3 letters of reference required
Applications must include confidential letters of recommendation*. Note that your references, or dossier service, will submit their confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System.
*All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSC’s confidentiality statement at http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.htm.
Help contact: lcrowder@ucsc.edu
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