Postdoctoral Position as an Environmental Genomics Project Manager
The new genomics is at the centre of a revolution in bioscience. Edinburgh Genomics is a new venture from the University of Edinburgh that combines the world-leading ARK-Genomics and GenePool into one joint facility. The facility already has one of the largest installs of sequence generation and data analysis technologies in the UK, and has core support from the UK NERC, MRC, and BBSRC. Edinburgh Genomics aims to lead in quality, service and collaboration across all our genomics operations.
The key role of the Environmental Genomics Project Manager (EPM) will be to support NERC-funded environmental genomics projects, especially those managed by the NERC Biomolecular Analysis Facility. This will require understanding of the core questions in environmental, ecological and evolutionary genomics, and especially in the application of high-throughput genomic and genetic data to these problems. The EPM will also handle where necessary projects from other domains of the facility’s work. The EPM will be part of the Edinburgh Genomics Project Management Team, and will ensure that all projects are delivered efficiently, effectively, on time and on budget to the highest quality.
The EPM will liaise with our collaborators at all stages, from project design through to data analysis and delivery. The EPM will assist collaborators with sample preparation and submission to the facility, manage sample delivery, and track projects through the facility. The EPM will oversee delivery of final datasets to collaborators and where appropriate assist collaborators in preparing manuscripts for publication.
The EPM will have a good knowledge of biology and biological systems in their specialist area. The EPM will be expected to keep up to date with developments in Edinburgh Genomics’ major technologies (sequencing, arrays, genotyping, bioinformatics. A strong interest/track record in biological research is essential, as is experience of managing multiple projects concurrently. Experience in a customer-facing role is highly desirable. The ability to communicate complex information clearly, orally and in writing is extremely important. We are looking for a highly organised individual with a proven track record in project management.
We are seeking candidates with a degree in the biological sciences with a post-graduate qualification (e.g. MSc, PhD) and at least three years post-doctoral (or equivalent status) experience in a project management or similar role.
Closing date for applications: 13 February 2014
Start date: As soon as possible after 01/04/2013
Duration: 3 years
Salary: £30,424 – £36,298 pa
Full details can be found at http://tinyurl.com/EG024398
Contact Mark Blaxter (Edinburgh Genomics Director) for more information. mark.blaxter@ed.ac.uk