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Position: Bioinformatics Research Assistants
Number of positions: Two
PIs: Dr Weigang Qiu (Hunter) & Dr Joao Xavier (MSKCC)
Location: Belfer Research Building, 413, East 69 Street, New York, NY 10021
Dates: June 1 - July 13, 2016 (6 weeks)
Hours: 18 hours a week (3 6-hour work days)
Stipend: $2,500 per position
Project: Identification of genomic determinants of phenotypic evolution in Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Project description: We have previously sequenced the entire genomes of about 20 hospital isolates of P. aeruginosa and measured their phenotypes including antibiotic resistance, biofilm formation, and swarming motility. An algorithm has been developed to identify genetic variations associated with these phenotypes. The objective of the summer project is to design computational methods to validate the effectiveness of the genotype-phenotype mapping algorithm. Our approach would be to design and implement algorithms to simulate the evolution of traits in bacterial populations.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Familiar with the LINUX Operating System (e.g., Hunter CS 132)
- Fluency with at least one programming language (Perl/BioPerl, Python/BioPython, or C++) (e.g., Hunter BIOL 425)
- B or better grade in a molecular genetics course (e.g., Hunter BIOL 203)
Background Readings:
Application process: Email Dr Qiu (weigang@genectr.hunter.cuny.edu) for an interview during his office hours on Wed 5-7pm (or other dates & hours by appointment)

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 * Location: Belfer Research Building, 413, East 69 Street, New York, NY 10021
 * Dates: June 1 - July 13, 2016 (6 weeks)
-* Hours: 18 hours a week
+* Hours: 18 hours a week (3 6-hour work days)
 * Stipend: $2,500 per position
 * Project: Identification of genomic determinants of phenotypic evolution in ''Pseudomonas aeruginosa''