Blekhman Lab

Available Positions

We are always looking for highly motivated researchers to join our group! See below for information on positions for postdocs, graduate students, undergrads, and high school students.

Ideal candidates will have a quantitative background and interest in computational analysis of genomic data. We mainly recruit individuals with computer programming skills and experience, but depending on the position, also welcome inquiries from individuals with other backgrounds.

If you find our research interesting and want to apply, please follow the guidelines below.

Postdoctoral Associates

If you are interested in joining the lab as a postdoc, you are encouraged to Email Ran, and provide a brief cover letter detailing research experience and interests, a CV, and contact information for three references. Informal enquires are always welcome.

The ideal candidate would be highly motivated to conduct independent research, and hold a PhD in genetics, bioinformatics, evolutionary biology, computer science, statistics, microbiology, anthropology, or a related field, with a solid publication record. Candidates should have a strong analytical background, have experience with analysis of next-generation sequence data, and proficiency with computer and statistical programing languages. The successful candidates will enjoy a highly competitive salary.

Graduate Students

We are currently recruiting for graduate students to join the lab! We are part of several graduate programs at the University of Minnesota:

1. Molecular, Cellular, Developmental Biology and Genetics (MCDB&G)

2. Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior (EEB)

3. Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (BICB)

4. Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology (MICaB)

Candidate would ideally have a quantitative biology education, with experience in computer programming and genomic data analysis.

If you are interested in joining the lab as a graduate student, please first Email Ran to discuss fit, providing a short introduction, a CV, your transcript, and contact information for two references.

Undergraduate Students

We welcome undergraduates interested in training in computational genomics and participating in our research. Email Ran with a short introduction, a brief CV, and your transcript. Here are some great tips for contacting faculty.

High School Students

We welcome inquires from high school students interested in taking part in our research. Email Ran with a short introduction and a brief CV. Here are some great tips for contacting faculty.

Working at The University of Minnesota

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The University provides a highly collaborative environment with cutting edge research institutions and facilities, including the Microbial and Plant Genomic Institute, the Biotechnology Institute, and the University of Minnesota Genomics Center. Additionally, we are working with the Minnesota Supercomputing Institute, which provides excellent infrastructure and support for high-performance computation.

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