Postdoctoral Appointee - Bacterial Genomics and Computational Biology
Company: Sandia National Laboratories
Location: Livermore
Posted on: September 16, 2023
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Job Description:
About Sandia
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and
engineering lab for national security and technology innovation,
with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad
array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:
Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security,
peace, and freedom worldwide
Extraordinary co-workers
Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the
world
Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80
hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work
4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work,
and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
Generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive
401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities
aimed at creating a solid work/life balance
World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more
about Sandia at:
These benefits vary by job classification.
What Your Job Will Be Like
Are you looking to do creative research that addresses
civilizations' major challenges such as climate change and
infectious disease? Would you be excited to work in a
multidisciplinary team, interacting with world class scientists
across multiple national labs and universities? Sandia/California's
Systems Biology Department is seeking
bioinformaticians/computational biologists to join our research
team. The selected applicant will engage in fundamental work
improving the characterization of mobile elements and horizontal
gene transfer across the bacterial kingdom, and help develop
applied technologies derived from this knowledge base such as new
synthetic biology and gene editing methods and vectors, and
advanced phage therapy.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
Devise innovative computational approaches to expand and annotate
the world's largest well-curated database of microbial genomic
islands
Work with experimental colleagues to design, model and analyze
high-throughput screens and advanced synthetic biology
constructs
Mentor technologists and interns
Work collaboratively to execute, track and refine project plans
with an integrated multidisciplinary team that may include members
from national labs, universities and industry
Communicate your research through writing scientific papers,
publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and presenting findings at
seminars and conferences
Contribute to the creation and development of new scientific
research proposals
The Postdoctoral Appointee works onsite in California. The salary
is set for this position at $104,900 annually (updated from $99,000
on 8/25/23).
Qualifications We Require
Recent PhD in one of the following:
Bioinformatics or computational biology, or related field
Biochemistry, microbiology, evolutionary biology or a related field
coupled with strong skills in bioinformatics/computational biology
and experience in computer programming
Computer or information sciences with an emphasis in biology as
evidenced by relevant publications and/or thesis work
Experience with prokaryotic genomics, genetics and/or molecular
biology
Proven record of high technical accomplishment and written
communication (e.g. as evidenced by publication in high-impact
scientific journals) and/or strong verbal communication and data
presentation skills (e.g., as demonstrated through scientific
conference presentations)
Qualifications We Desire
A strong background in microbiology, including studies of
microbiomes, genome evolution, microbial communities and
bacteriophages
Bioinformatics skills and familiarity with related software tools
for phylogenetics, comparative genomics, genome assembly and genome
annotation
Strong background in statistics, machine learning and data science
with applications to biological data analysis (e.g., from
next-generations sequencing or high-throughput screening
methods)
Strong programming and database skills (e.g., Python, Perl, C++,
MySQL)
Experience with genome engineering and synthetic biology or with
high-throughput functional genomics screens (e.g., CRISPR or
transposon based)
Computational biology skills and experience with protein
engineering, phage display or directed evolution methods
About Our Team
The Systems Biology Department, located in Livermore, California is
a diverse research group with a focus on both basic and applied
biological research. We seek to address problems with strong ties
to national security, including as biodefense and health security,
and climate and energy security. We do this using innovative
research approaches in microbiology, virology, synthetic biology,
immunology, and bioinformatics. We incorporate advanced technology
development including CRISPR/Cas technologies, advanced omics, and
advanced materials and nanotechnology. We also seek to develop the
science-based needed to produce clean, efficient, and
cost-effective biofuels and other bioproducts on a commercial
scale. Our department is part of the highly multidisciplinary
Applied Biosciences and Engineering Group, comprised of researchers
with expertise in many disciplines of biology (molecular biology,
microbiology, virology, immunology and biochemistry), chemistry
(analytical, organic and physical), computational science
(bioinformatics, machine learning, computational chemistry), and
engineering(chemical, mechanical and biomedical).
Posting Duration
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum
of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia
reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
Security Clearance
This position does not currently require a Department of Energy
(DOE) security clearance.
Sandia will conduct a pre-employment drug test and background
review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law
enforcement records, and employment/education verifications.
Furthermore, employees in New Mexico need to pass a U.S. Air Force
background screen for access to Kirtland Air Force Base. Substance
abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal
activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of
untrustworthiness can cause access to be denied or terminated,
resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and
subsequent termination of employment.
If hired without a clearance and it subsequently becomes necessary
to obtain and maintain one for the position, or you bid on
positions that require a clearance, a pre-processing background
review may be conducted prior to a required federal background
investigation. Applicants for a DOE security clearance need to be
U.S. citizens. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the
U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security
clearance may be impacted.
Members of the workforce (MOWs) hired at Sandia who require
uncleared access for greater than 179 days during their employment,
are required to go through the Uncleared Personal Identity
Verification (UPIV) process. Access includes physical and/or cyber
(logical) access, as well as remote access to any NNSA information
technology (IT) systems. UPIV requirements are not applicable to
individuals who require a DOE personnel security clearance for the
performance of their SNL employment or to foreign nationals. The
UPIV process will include the completion of a USAccess Enrollment,
SF-85 (Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions) and OF-306
(Declaration of for Federal Employment). An unfavorable UPIV
determination will result in immediate retrieval of the SNL issued
badge, removal of cyber (logical) access and/or removal from SNL
subcontract. All MOWs may appeal the unfavorable UPIV determination
to DOE/NNSA immediately. If the appeal is unsuccessful, the MOW may
try to go through the UPIV process one year after the decision
date.
EEO
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran
status and any other protected class under state or federal
law.
NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs
If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as
a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or
diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring,
and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if
employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to
comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.
If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview
at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps
necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements
prior to the interview date.
Position Information
This postdoctoral position is a temporary position for up to one
year, which may be renewed at Sandia's discretion up to five
additional years. The PhD must have been conferred within five
years prior to employment.
Individuals in postdoctoral positions may bid on regular Sandia
positions as internal candidates, and in some cases may be
converted to regular career positions during their term if
warranted by ongoing operational needs, continuing availability of
funds, and satisfactory job performance.
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