Postdoctoral Position for Analyzing Environmental, Evolutionary, and Ecological Genomics Data
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.
Working in a multidisciplinary team, the Bioinformatician (Programmer) (BP) will have a particular role in building and maintaining the underpinning computational architecture (including Laboratory Information Management System) that assures timely and robust delivery of next generation sequencing analyses to the Edinburgh Genomics user community. The BP will also ensure that Edinburgh Genomics stays abreast of developments in this rapidly changing field. This post will be based in a dynamic multidisciplinary team.
The BP will build and maintain systems to manage data from our high-throughput instrumentation (both sequencing – currently Illumina HiSeq 2000/2500 and MiSeq, and array/chip based), including the development and use of automated pipelines for data extraction, data archiving, data QC, report generation and automated analysis (e.g. alignment / assembly). A secondary role will be to provide bespoke bioinformatics support to the facility, including analysis and integration of high-density datasets in collaboration with scientists who partner with the facility.
A strong interest/track record in bioinformatics and programming/scripting is essential, as is experience of working with Linux or Unix operating systems. Experience in the integration and analysis of next-generation sequencing data is also essential. Experience with a relevant database management system is highly desirable. Previous experience of Laboratory Information Management Systems and their use in academic facility management would also be desirable.
We are seeking candidates with a degree in the biological sciences with a subsequent qualification (e.g. MSc, PhD) in bioinformatics; or a degree in computer science, mathematics or equivalent technical subject with subsequent qualification or experience in the biological sciences. The ability to communicate complex information clearly, orally and in writing is required. We require highly organised individuals with an interest in providing the most efficient tools and workflows to organise and analyse big data. A proven ability to publish the results of scientific experiments in peer-reviewed journals is highly desirable.
Closing date for applications: 03 Feb 2014
Start date: As soon as possible after 01 March 2014
Duration: 3 years
Salary: £30,424 – £36,298 pa
Full details can be found at http://tinyurl.com/EG024405
Contact Mick Watson (Edinburgh Genomics head of Bioinformatics) for more information. mick.watson@roslin.ed.ac.uk