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Position Summary:
The Wang Lab is recruiting a postdoctoral research associate with expertise in computational genomics and bioinformatics focusing on long-read sequencing analysis. The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing NIH-funded research analyzing nanopore DNA and RNA sequencing in the context of variant calling and analysis to support molecular diagnostics in pediatric cancer. A primary focus will be development of novel informatics tools for multi-scale variant calling, integration, and interpretation of variants in nanopore DNA sequencing, including SNVs, CNVs, SVs, and epigenomic markers.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
PhD in a biological or physical science, or closely related field.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:
Demonstrated expertise in computational analysis of long-read sequencing data (ex. ONT, Pacbio), including variant calling (SNV, copy-number profiling, structural variation), quality control, and interpretation of germline and somatic variants.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:
1 year of experience in computational genomics and molecular diagnostics. Microbiome/metagenomic sequencing analysis experience is a plus.
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