Virome Research Bioinformatics Scientist Job at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA

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  • UCLA
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

Dr. Yvonne Kapila is looking for a dynamic and highly motivated researcher to join her team to study microbial multi-omics related to human health and disease.

The Kapila laboratory is actively characterizing the human virome across the oral-gut-brain axis for the NIH Human Virome Program (

Qualifications include:

  • A PhD degree in biomedical sciences or related disciplines. At least 3-5 years of post-doctoral experience in microbial and viral bioinformatics is highly recommended.
  • Experience in next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics analyses related to viruses and the microbiome is essential.
  • Background in long- and short-read sequencing (QC, alignments), data visualization tools and statistical analyses using various programming languages (R, python, etc) is essential.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills. Multi-tasking and pivoting in a fast-paced work environment to accomplish goals are extremely important.
  • Team-science oriented in working with other members of the group and collaborators to complete projects and publish in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals.
  • Eagerness to take initiative and leadership to complete tasks in a timely manner.

Please send CV with three letters of reference to Dan Weisenberger (DWeisenberger@dentistry.ucla.edu)

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