Postdoctoral Researcher in Bionformatics at University of Innsbruck
The University of Innsbruck’s Institute of Ecology is seeking a postdoc with training in bioinformatics. The position is a 36-months position at the Molecular Ecology group of the Institute of Ecology, starting from 1 March 2014. Centering on the Alpine Space, the group’s mission is interdisciplinary research, embedded in international collaboration networks. A list of research topics can be found at: http://www.uibk.ac.at/ecology/forschung/molecular_ecology.html.en. The successful candidate will participate in the next-generation sequencing of Alpine insects.
Qualifications:
1. PhD degree in bioinformatics or equivalent area
2. published research experience in bioinformatics, especially in the de-novo assembly and annotation of genomes using high-throughput sequencing data
3. excellent skills in the installation / maintenance of Linux systems for bioinformatic purposes
4. proficiency in Biopython, R, scripting languages (e.g. awk, Perl)
5. experience in the use of relevant software packages for transcriptome and genome analysis (e.g. Trinity, Mira, SOAPdenovo, SAMtools)
6. ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
7. ability to work independently
8. very good knowledge of English
The annual gross salary is Euro 47,765.20. The contract includes health insurance and 5 weeks of holidays annually.
To apply, please submit by E-mail to <birgit.schlick-steiner@uibk.ac.at>: a cover letter, systematic point-by-point replies as to your readiness for the responsibilities and how you meet the selection criteria, brief statement of research interests, curriculum vitae, and complete list of publications. Also, arrange for at least one letter of recommendation to be sent to <birgit.schlick-steiner@uibk.ac.at>
Applications must be written in English. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate has been found.
For more information, please contact: Birgit Schlick-Steiner <birgit.schlick-steiner@uibk.ac.at>