Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
National Human Genome Research Institute
Genome Technology Branch

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology

A postdoctoral training position is currently available in the Genome Technology Branch (GTB) of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). The position is located in the laboratory of Andy Baxevanis, Ph.D., whose research involves the computational analysis of protein families. This group has most recently focused on the evolution of proteins that play a fundamental role in metazoan development. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to apply bioinformatic approaches on large-scale genomic data (including next-generation sequencing data) in order to better-understand the evolution of these proteins and their role in development and disease causation.

Candidates should have or be close to obtaining a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, molecular biology, or a closely related field. Candidates with a background in evolutionary biology are particularly encouraged to apply. Programming skills and experience in the application of computational methods to genomic data are highly desirable. Applicants must possess good communication skills and be fluent in both spoken and written English. The ability to learn how to use new software and quickly become expert in its use, critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work semi-independently are required.

The Intramural Research Program is on the Bethesda campus and offers a wide array of training opportunities for scientists early in their career. The funding for this position is stable and offers the trainee wide latitude in the design and pursuit of their research project. The successful candidate will have access to NHGRI's established and robust bioinformatics infrastructure, as well as resources made available through NIH's Center for Information Technology (CIT) and the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI).

Interested applicants should click on the button below, or submit a curriculum vitae, a detailed letter of interest, and the names of three potential references to Dr. Baxevanis at andy@nhgri.nih.gov or to the address below.

Andy Baxevanis, Ph.D.
Deputy Scientific Director
Director, Computational Genomics Program
National Human Genome Research Institute
Building 50, Room 5222


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The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) led the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) contribution to the International Human Genome Project, which had as its primary goal the sequencing of the human genome. This project was successfully completed in April 2003. Now, the NHGRI's mission has expanded to encompass a broad range of studies aimed at understanding the structure and function of the human genome and its role in health and disease.

To that end NHGRI supports the development of resources and technology that will accelerate genome research and its application to human health. A critical part of the NHGRI mission continues to be the study of the ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI) of genome research. NHGRI also supports the training of investigators and the dissemination of genome information to the public and to health professionals.