Princeton University - Princeton, NJ
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Princeton, NJ
Educational Services
About the position
The Bioinformatics Scientist in the Moeller Lab at Princeton University will lead and support projects that utilize metagenomics and genomics methods to study the ecology and evolution of microbiomes. This role involves developing reproducible bioinformatics workflows and collaborating with graduate students and postdocs to address fundamental questions about microbial species within vertebrate gut microbiomes. The position offers opportunities for independent project development and is ideal for self-motivated researchers who thrive in a team environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support projects employing metagenomics and genomics methods.
- Develop reproducible bioinformatics workflows for research.
- Collaborate with graduate students and postdocs in the lab.
- Analyze metagenomic and genomic datasets generated by high-throughput sequencing.
- Conduct independent research projects related to microbiomes.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or equivalent experience in bioinformatics, microbiology, ecology, or a related field.
- Experience handling and analyzing metagenomic and genomic datasets.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as bash, python, and/or R.
- Background in statistics and/or population genetics.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with high-throughput sequencing technologies.
- Familiarity with microbiome research methodologies.
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package included.
