Postdoctoral Position in Computational Genomics : The Animal Genomics group within the Institute of Agricultural Sciences at ETH Zurich is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in Computational Genomics / Animal Genomics. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team working on cutting-edge research projects related to (epi-)genomes and transcriptomes of animals. This is a full-time position with an anticipated start date of March 1st, 2024, and a fixed-term duration. The researcher will contribute to ongoing projects, support doctoral students, and develop and implement their research ideas within the Animal Genomics group.
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Computational Genomics, Animal Genomics, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Statistical Genomics
Location: ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD (or close to completion) in disciplines related to Computational Genomics, Animal Genomics, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or Statistical Genomics.
- Strong research interest in the mentioned areas.
- Experience with a programming/scripting language (e.g., Python) and working in a high-performance computing environment.
- Experience with workflow managers such as Snakemake is desired.
- Affinity to computational genomics, bioinformatics, and statistics.
- Excellent knowledge of English for scientific writing and participation in international conferences.
Job Description:
Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Computational Genomics / Animal Genomics
The successful candidate will:
- Contribute to ongoing cutting-edge research projects.
- Support the projects of doctoral students.
- Develop and implement their research ideas using available (epi-)genomic and transcriptomic data.
- Collaborate with other group members, contribute to ongoing research projects, and establish collaborations with other scientists.
- Potentially contribute to teaching activities in the study program Agricultural Sciences at ETH Zurich.
How to Apply: Interested candidates are required to submit their applications online through the official application portal. The application must include:
- Cover/motivation letter (not more than two pages) demonstrating suitability for the position and providing information about future research questions.
- Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications, academic record, and copies of Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees.
- Names and contact information of two references.
Last Date for Apply: Application review begins on 15 December, and the position will remain open until filled.
