Postdoctoral on Genome Annotation: The Genomics of Gene Expression (GGE) – Conesa Lab is seeking a highly motivated and talented postdoctoral researcher or research assistant to join their internationally recognized research group. The successful candidate will work on genome annotation of non-model species using long-read sequencing, contributing to a pioneering project aimed at enhancing genome annotation of genomes in the ERGA (European Reference Genome Archive) database.
Postdoctoral / Research Assistant Position on Genome Annotation of Non-Model Species Using Long-Read Sequencing at the Genomics of Gene Expression (GGE) – Conesa Lab
| Designation | Postdoctoral / Research Assistant |
| Research Area | Genome Annotation of Non-Model Species Using Long-Read Sequencing |
| Location | Institute for Integrative Systems Biology (I2SysBio), Valencia, Spain |
| Eligibility/Qualification | MSc or PhD in Computational Biology or related discipline; Knowledge in Python and R; Experience in NGS data analysis, Nextflow, Docker, and Singularity; Familiarity with genome annotation strategies and interest in biodiversity studies; Proficiency in written and oral communication in English |
Job Description:
The successful candidate will collaboratively develop and validate a long-read supported annotation pipeline applicable to a wide range of organisms. This bioinformatic workflow will be developed leveraging long-read transcriptomics and ELIXIR tool SQANTI3, aiming to enhance genome annotation in the ERGA database. The role involves close collaboration with the ERGA community, contributing to an open-source development of the ELIXIR and ERGA infrastructures. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary and multicultural team, and the lab is strongly committed to creating a friendly and inclusive environment for scientific growth.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to send their motivation letter and CV to conesalab@gmail.com by October 15th.
Last Date for Apply: October 15, 2024
