Research Group is looking for an experienced Post-Doctoral Fellow with a proven track record in genomic data analysis to join the Birney research group at EMBL-EBI. The successful candidate will work on an ERC-funded project in collaboration with the University of Heidelberg – IndiGene, involving high throughput DNA and RNA bioinformatics analysis, genetic association testing, and the investigation of gene-environment effects.
Summary Table:
| Designation | Research Area | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Post-Doctoral Fellow | Bioinformatics and Genomic Data Analysis | Birney Research Group at EMBL-EBI, Hinxton, UK |
- Contract duration: 2 years
- Grading: Year 1 Stipend – £2,952.45
- Reference number: EBI02120
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in Bioinformatics or related fields
- Proven track record in genetic research
- Skilled at developing software in a Unix-based environment
- Detailed knowledge of current genomic techniques
- Comfortable coding in either Python or R
- Good interpersonal and presentation skills
Job Description:
- Work on DNA and RNA experiments using Illumina and Nanopore (ONT) sequences
- Assemble individual reference genomes for each of the MIKK panel lines
- Perform genetic association testing using multiple complex traits
- Investigate gene-environment (GxE) effects
- Analyze an already generated RNA sequencing dataset across all MIKK panel lines in different tissue types and environments
- Interrogate gene to environment (GxE) effects through eQTL analysis
- Analyze multiple F2 cross experiments to generate additional datasets for genetic association testing at scale
How to Apply: To apply, submit a cover letter and a CV through our online portal. The reference number for this job is EBI02120.
Closing date: 23 March 2023
Last Date for Apply: 23 March 2023
Working at EMBL-EBI:
- Financial incentives including monthly family and child allowances, generous stipend reviewed yearly, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work, and unemployment insurances
- Flexible working arrangements
- Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family
- Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition to eight bank holidays
- Relocation package
- On-site nursery, 10 days of child sick leave, generous parental leave, holiday clubs on campus, and monthly family and child allowances
- Visa exemption for non-UK residents.
