Description

What You Will Do

Put your Mass Spectrometry Bioinformatics talents to good use by joining our world class R&D team! The Bioenergy and Biome Sciences Group (B-11) in the Bioscience Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking candidates highly skilled in mass spectrometry bioinformatics utilizing data generated high resolution platforms. Candidates skilled in handling large scale proteomics, metabolomics or lipidomics data are encouraged to apply. Experience implementing quality control standards for proteomics is strongly desired for this position. This includes the use of reference, quantitative, process control, and system performance standards. Candidates should be able to process data both quantitatively and qualitatively with and without the addition of isobaric labelling techniques. Candidates will have access to state-of-the-art computing resources including the use of High Performance Computing resources. LANL is a very collaborative environment and we expect our PD fellows to be good team players

Note to Applicants:

This positions is for two years with a third year contingent upon excellent performance. Exceptional candidates may be considered for a Director's Fellowship and outstanding candidates may be considered for the prestigious Dianne Christian Hoffman, Richard P. Feynman, J. Robert Oppenheimer, or Frederick Reines Fellowships. For general information about the Postdoc Program, including salary guidelines, go to: https://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/postdoctoral-research/index.php .

In addition to applying online on the LANL jobs site qualified candidates can email a copy of your CV and cover letter, or any questions to Trevor Glaros (tglaros@lanl.gov). The candidates will be expected to obtain DOE Q clearance during the fellowship, which typically requires US citizenship.

Where You Will Work

Teams within the Bioscience Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) perform research in a broad array of applications of biotechnology and life sciences, working to solve national bioenergy and biosecurity challenges—from naturally occurring or manmade threats—requiring an in-depth understanding of pathogens, plants, and human disease.

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 . Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1. Appointment Type Postdoc

Requirements

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Good record of publications in peer reviewed journals

• Communication skills evidenced by reports, publications and oral presentations at conferences

• Deep fundamental understanding of mass spectrometry with a focus on the omics pipelines

• Experience handling a wide range of proteomic or metabolomics data

• Ability to obtain a Q clearance which typically requires US Citizenship.

Education :A Ph.D. in a STEM field completed within the last five years or to be completed by commencement of appointment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience handling a wide range of proteomic data such as DDA, DIA, de-novo , top-down, etc..

• Knowledge of processing untargeted metabolomic data; including large scale studies

• Ability to implement elements of quality control to account for background, extraction efficiency, quantitative precision, reproducible liquid chromatography separations, and standards/sample pools for feature identification

• Ability to build in-house metabolite libraries and utilizing publically available resources is preferred (ex. NIST and/or MzCloud).

• Familiarity applying machine learning and statistics to develop robust biomarker panels

• Familiarity with harmonizing different ‘omics’ data sets for pathway analysis and correlatively studies

• Experience with the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of various mass spectrometers including a Thermo Fisher Orbitrap is a plus.

• A Q clearance