Senior Bioinformatics Scientist - Genomics & Coral Research

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 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.