Post-Doctoral Fellow

Job Summary

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering within the College of Engineering and Computing seeks to fill the position of Post-Doctoral Fellow. The primary purpose of this position is to assist Professor Valafar, Associate Chair of Research and Associate Infrastructure Director, in completing the objectives of the Bioinformatics Core in the context of the INBRE project.

These tasks include analysis of genomic data, development of analysis pipeline, maintenance of genomic data, design and deliver short courses with a focus on Bioinformatics topics.

• Performs Bioinformatics data analyses
• Conducts Bioinformatics research and development
• Develops and delivers Bioinformatics related curricula and workshops
• Conducts independent research and displays professional growth

PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Bioinformatics, or any related field.

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs.

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV /AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.