What are the responsibilities and job description for the Post Doctoral position at University of Texas at El Paso?
Candidate will be responsible for management and assembly of genomic data, phylogeny estimation, and macroevolutionary analyses as part of NSF-funded project on suboscine bird evolution. They will also be responsible for writing and publishing results and for assisting with the supervision and mentorship of other project participants and lab members. The candidate will be under general supervision by the team of Principal Investigators, but will have moderate latitude to develop and design the project or spend time on related and unrelated research projects
Essential Functions
Coordinates, manages, conducts, and assesses phylogenomic research and associated samples and data.
Conducts bioinformatic assembly of genomic data.
Develops and implements phylogenetic methods applied to large datasets.
Designs and completes a variety of down-stream macroevolutionary analyses, as determined by the candidate and team of Principal Investigators.
Assists with permitting and reporting requirements associated with the project and other lab activities.
Curates and deposits data and results as required by the project and funding agency.
Trains other users in data management, genomic methods, and phylogenetic/macroevolutionary approaches.
Assists with mentoring and supervising graduate and undergraduate students.
Prepares scientific papers and other reports of research findings.
May participate in proposal writing.
Complies with all State and University policies.
Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: May carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's objectives, policies and applicable laws.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Required Qualifications:
Education: PhD in a related field.
and
Experience: No years of experience post-PhD are required.
Must have computational skills including using Command Line Interfaces, basic coding in some combination of computing languages used in biology (Python, Bash, Perl, R), and prior experience in either bioinformatics for DNA sequence assembly or phylogenetic methods (both would be preferred).
Some background in the theory related to phylogeny estimation and/or macroevolution.
Ability to plan, organize, and oversee research projects, evaluate research data, ensure reliability, relevance, and validity, interpret and publish research findings, and communicate effectively.
Additional Information
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 10 pounds.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
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For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.
