Available Positions
We are always looking for 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 experience, but depending on the position, also welcome inquiries from candidates with other backgrounds if their research interests align with the lab.
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, your CV, and contact information for three
references. Informal enquires are always welcome.
The ideal candidate would be 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 the following 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)
Candidates would ideally have a quantitative biology education, with experience in computer programming and genomic data analysis. However, we also welcome inquiries from students who don't have computational experience but are eager to learn.
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.
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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.