The National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON, Inc.) is a nonprofit science corporation dedicated to understanding how changes in climate, land use and invasive species impact ecology. Currently under design is the NEON project - an observatory comprising more than 60 environmental and biological monitoring locations distributed throughout twenty domains across the United States, Hawaii, Alaska & Puerto Rico. These observations and experiments will be monitored and controlled in real-time from our headquarters in Boulder, Colorado.
Term Appointment: This position will be funded for two years initially with the possibility of one year extension as deemed appropriate based on the success of the tasks performed during the first year. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: •Coordinate and oversee data processing and analyses for two prototype studies: 1) soil microbial diversity and 2) insect DNA barcoding. •Coordinate data management between outsourced analytical facilities and NEON cyberinfrastructure team. •Work with NEON scientists to develop appropriate ways to maintain genetic data and formats for public data access. •Work with NEON scientists to develop useful data products and analyses for the NEON genetic data. •Work with collaborating laboratories and NEON scientists to facilitate publication of results from the prototype studies, and collaborate with the NEON microbiology and barcode working groups to prepare reports and develop recommendations for future analyses and data processing. Education: •PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics, computer science or related field (Life science, Ecology, Evolution, etc.) Required Experience: •Experience analyzing high-throughput (454, Illumina, or SOLiD) data •Experience working in a collaborative scientific enterprise •Scientific writing and review Preferred Experience: •Experience or familiarity with DNA barcoding. Skills and Abilities: •Strong communication and interpersonal skills •Undertake responsibilities beyond those associated with individual research projects •Ability to work independently and as part of an active science team •Problem solver who can successfully apply experience, judgment, and creativity to both short- and long-term challenges •Self-starter who can create new opportunities within this field and use novel methods, analyses and approaches to tackle continental-scale research TO APPLY: Please send your cover letter and CV/resume to care...@neoninc.org with Bioinformatics Research Associate in the subject line. NEON Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans and Disabled Persons are encouraged to apply.
