First Research Engineer in bioinformatics - Befattningen är under tillsättning eller redan tillsatt, och det är inte längre möjligt att lämna in en ansökan

The Department of Plant Physiology, which is part of Umeå Plant Science Centre, (www.upsc.se), in collaboration with SciLifeLab (www.scilifelab.se) has an open bioinformatics first research engineer position. The main goal is to help the UPSC bioinformatics facility generate the next iteration of the Norway Spruce genome and its annotation.

The position is a full-time employment for 24 months starting 2018-07-01 or according to agreement.

Project description

Umeå Plant Science Centre is seeking a bioinformatician to contribute to the Norway spruce genome project. The primary aim of the project is to generate an improved contiguity genome assembly and annotation, including analyzing data generated using the most recent long read sequencing technologies. This is a continuation of the spruce genome project. The updated genome sequence and annotation will require integration within existing community resources hosted and developed at UPSC, such as the Plant Genome Integrative Explorer.

Working tasks

The position will involve (i) processing High Throughput Sequencing (mostly 3rd generation DNA-Seq) datasets, possibly developing tools and utilities to reach the project goal; (ii) integrating these resources into the Plant Genome Integrative Browser; (iii) keeping up to date with the latest developments in software and tools; (iv) contributing to develop a generic 3rd generation sequencing assembly pipeline, as a follow up of the initial project will be to assemble the Scots pine genome.

Qualifications

You should have a PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics or equivalent. You must be familiar with Unix and at least one of the programmatic languages that we most commonly use (Python, R, C, C++). Familiarity with database use and design and system administration would be considered a significant advantage, as would knowledge of NGS technologies, R and statistics. Familiarity with web site design and implementation, including server installation and maintenance, are required. It is important that you are good at working in a group and like to interact with others (biologists, bioinformaticians, computer scientists). You must be fluent in English and have experience of generating and presenting scientific reports.

Application

The application should contain (1) CV with full publication list and copies of the relevant degree certificates, (2) a description of research experiences, (3) a statement of scientific interests as well as (4) contact information of two referees.