The Bioinformatics Postdoctoral Research Associate will process large genomic sequence in a LINUX command–line environment.

Additionally, this position supports, through actions and conduct, NYBG’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility initiatives and actively helps to build and maintain an inclusive organization culture throughout the institution.

The New York Botanical Garden is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment, and further recognizes that diversity in our workforce fosters excellence in our mission of advocating for the plants of the world. Leveraging the strong foundation of existing policies and practices, NYBG will advance diversity, equity, and inclusion through a number of institutional initiatives presented through this plan. Our aspiration is to continue to cultivate a workforce and institution that is as diverse as the communities we serve and the audiences we engage.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is part of an NSF funded project (IOS 1758800) to sequence and characterize gymnosperm genomes.

Specifically, the postdoctoral researcher will

Apply machine learning to gymnosperm genomes to identify genes
Elucidate gene function, compare genomes, and highlight associations between genome structure/content and organismal characteristics
Some curation, annotation, and assembly of genome sequences will be required
Apply existing algorithms and develop new algorithms (application of existing algorithms will most likely require new, more efficient, implementations be produced by the researcher)

Requirements:

PhD in bioinformatics, machine learning, computer science, or botany; computer programming experience (the Python and JavaScript implementations of TensorFlow will be used); fluency in LINUX command–line environments including BASH and high–performance computing frameworks (e.g. HTCondor); practical knowledge of efficient data processing and pipelines.

If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at HR@nybg.org

EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran