Bioinformatician - School Of Life Sciences

University Of Essex; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Essex's School of Life Sciences seeks a fixed-term postdoctoral researcher to advance genome annotation and comparative genomics within a NERC-funded coral skeletal development project. The role requires independent planning and running of complex workflows on large-scale clusters, with a strong emphasis on genome assembly and comparative analyses.

The appointment is for 12 months, with the job title Senior Research Officer.

Qualifications

• PhD in Genomics/CS/Bioinformatics or equivalent experience is essential.
• Experience planning and running complex workflows on large-scale clusters.

Responsibilities

• Undertake genome annotation and comparative genomics research as part of a NERC-funded project.
• Contribute to analysis in skeletal development in corals.
• See job pack for full list of duties.

Skills

Genome annotation

Comparative genomics

Workflow management

Education

PhD in Genomics/CS/Bioinformatics (or near completion)

Job description

The School of Life Sciences is large and diverse, and provides a vibrant research and teaching environment. We conduct research in four main areas comprising: Ecology and Environmental Microbiology, Genomics and Computational Biology, Plant Productivity, and Protein Structure and Mechanisms of Disease. All our research groups are highly active and well placed to deliver an excellent performance in the next Research Excellence Framework (REF). Teaching is informed by our research, and students develop a range of analytical, laboratory and field skills.

Duties of the Role

We seek a full-time postdoctoral researcher to undertake genome annotation and comparative genomics research as part of a NERC-funded investigation into skeletal development in corals.

Please see job pack for a full list of duties for the role

Skills and Qualifications

A Relevant doctoral level (PhD) degree in Genomics/Computer Science/Bioinformatics or equivalent professional experience or practice or be close to completion of PhD in a relevant subject is an essential requirement for the role. The successful person will have the ability to plan and work independently and have experience developing and running complex workflows on large-scale computer clusters. Experience in genome assembly and comparative genomic analyses is also essential.

Please see job pack for a full list of skills and qualifications for the role

This is a fixed term position for 12 months.

Please note the appointment will be made with the job title of Senior Research Officer.

At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place.

To support this commitment we have our , a staff-led network that promotes and celebrates the rich cultural diversity among Essex staff, and our Colchester campus based , which hosts regular services, meetings and events organised by our chaplains and faith representatives.

Bioinformatician - School of Life Sciences Colchester