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The Department of Chemistry is looking for a research coordinator that will manage projects and other activities at the Computational Analytics Support Platform (CASP). Last application date is 2023-04-27.

Project description
The Computational Analytics Support Platform (CASP) aims to support researchers in understanding complex chemical and biological systems via application and development of advanced data driven and computer-based modelling tools and strategies. CASP provides support and training for life science researchers in the analysis of experimental data from a wide range of technologies including, but not limited to, primary downstream omics (metabolomics/proteomics), spectroscopy and imaging.

We have a panel of data scientists who offer their expertise to customers via several different types of support packages, as well as via tailored solutions. We are also involved in training of life science researchers at different levels, as well as promoting advanced data analytics knowledge in the scientific community via invited lectures, webinars etc. CASP customers come from Umeå university and SLU research groups and platforms, other universities in Sweden and Europe, as well as from industry.

Work tasks
As a research coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating all internal and external activities at CASP. The tasks include, but are not limited to:

  • Coordinating research projects, ensuring that the projects follow their schedules and budgets
  • Supporting other team members with your scientific expertise
  • An administrative support to the CASP data scientists
  • Responsible for advertisement and other out-reach activities aimed at the promotion of CASP
  • Prepare relevant SOPs, templates and other documentation
  • Writing funding applications
  • Occasionally, participate in analysis of customer’s data and deliver results from such analysis

It is important that you collaborate effectively with our CASP customers, keep strong relationships with external and internal stakeholders and serve as a valuable support to the rest of the CASP team.

Qualifications
We are looking for a person who has a doctoral degree in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, chemometrics or relevant subject area.

Essential:

  • Several years of demonstrated experience in coordinating scientific projects, preferably in field of ‘omics’ analysis
  • Experience using multivariate data analysis tools
  • Broad experience in delivering the results of work in both oral and written ways
  • Experience in budget planning and writing funding applications
  • Experience in working in interdisciplinary and multicultural groups
  • Good knowledge in English, both written and spoken, is required

Desirable:

  • Participation in international projects, for example EU-funded projects, as well as a broad international research collaboration network that could strengthen CASP’s customer base are a merit
  • Experience in the analysis and biological interpretation of metabolomics data in life science studies

You are structured, communicative and energetic. You are highly motivated and enjoy working both independently and cooperate well with others. Furthermore, you are creative and have good abilities within problem solving and communication. Great emphasis is placed on personal qualities.

Application
Your application should contain a personal letter with motivation for why you are applying for the job, a CV, a copy of the relevant diploma and other relevant certificates/grades as well as names and contact details of two reference persons.

You apply via our recruitment system Varbi. Last application date is 2023-04-27.

Terms of employment
The employment is full-time and permanent. Starting date according to agreement.

For more information contact Johan Trygg johan.trygg@umu.se

Type of employment Permanent position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment Starting date according to agreement
Salary Månadslön
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Umeå
County Västerbottens län
Country Sweden
Reference number AN 2.2.1-617-23
Contact
  • Johan Trygg, 090-7866917
Union representative
  • SACO, 090-7865365
  • SEKO, 090-7865296
  • ST, 090-7865431
Published 06.Apr.2023
Last application date 27.Apr.2023 11:59 PM CEST

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