Company Information: Nature Source Genetics is a computational genomics company dedicated to the development and application of new algorithms designed to harness natural genetic variation in the improvement of plant and animal species for agriculture and industry. Located in Ithaca New York NSG scientists interact with a team of distinguished faculty from Cornell University and other major research institutions worldwide in solving computational and statistical problems related to biodiversity quantitative genetics and breeding.

Position Title: Statistical Researcher

Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will assume a lead position in developing and applying statistical methodology and will work with a team of computer scientists statisticians applied mathematicians and geneticists. Knowledge of genetics and genomics is desirable but not required: on-the-job training will be provided as needed. Level of seniority is open. For more information about NSG and the job position see our website: http://naturesourcegenetics.com

Position Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in Statistics or Biostatistics. Applicants from related field (e.g. Applied Math Machine Learning or Computational Biology) are encouraged to apply provided you have doctoral-level training in statistical theory and methods

Salary Range: $70000- $120000

Benefits: Excellent medical benefits and retirement program 4 weeks paid vacation per year

Web Site: http://naturesourcegenetics.com

Application Address: Dr. Theresa Fulton Director of Operations Nature Source Genetics 33 Thornwood Dr. Suite 300 Ithaca NY 14850 E.mail: careers@naturesourcegenetics.com

Contact Email: careers@naturesourcegenetics.com

Application Deadline: 12/01/2009