Post-Doctoral position

UM6P - Post-Doctoral in Genomics and Bioinformatics

Position Announcement - Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), AgroBioSciences (AgBS)

Job Title:

Post-Doctoral position

Area of specialization:

Genomics, Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics.

Job/Project description:

The AgroBioSciences Program (AgBS) at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University is seeking a post-doctoral fellow in Genomics and Bioinformatics. We are looking for a postdoctoral to perform generate data in Morocco and Africa related to rhizobia genomic characterization, distribution, diversity, and transmission mechanisms between rhizobia and hostel plants.

Main responsibilities:

The selected candidate will be expected to:

• Conduct research as part of the project team.
• Identification of the isolated strains using 16s RNA and ITS
• Conduct the whole-genome sequencing experiment of the selected strains.
• Conduct taxonomy characterization and analysis of selected isolates.
• Conduct Bioinformatics analysis related to the generated data.
• Co-supervise master and doctoral student.
• Publish results in high impact factor journals.

Education, qualifications, and experience

• Ph.D. in Genomics, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics or equivalent Expertise in bioinformatics pipelines (Illumina, MiseQ, Sanger, etc) Taxonomy analysis, diversity, genotyping, etc.
• Hands on 16s RNA and ITS sequencing data analysis
• Publication record in the field
• Excellent spoken and written English is a requirement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. High motivation and interest in scientific work