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Qualifications
Required Skills/Experience:
- Master's Degree in Computational Biology or Bioinformatics with at least one year of postgraduate experience in comparative genomics
- Experience applying phylogenetic techniques to the discovery of homologs within complex multigene families across multiple species
- Familiarity with state-of-the-art computational techniques for modeling RNA interference (RNAi) in plants and/or pathogens
- Strong familiarity with current bioinformatic software on Linux and Windows platforms
- Strong computational skills in software scripting using Python (preferred), Perl, R, or equivalent
- Proven record of results orientation, and the flexibility to incorporate new sources of data on an continuous basis
- Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate scientific literature and communicate clearly with individuals from varied technical backgrounds
Desired Skills/Experience:
- At least one year of experience in comparative genomics of plant pathogens such as fungi, nematodes, and viruses
- Experience with next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies and NGS data analysis
- Experience in computer-aided drug or agrochemical design
- Experience with software development (Python, Java, Scala, or equivalent) and development of interfaces with relational databases (SQL, Oracle/APEX, or equivalent)