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Postdoctoral Researcher (Bioinformatics) : Norwich, United Kingdom

The Genome Analysis Centre (TGAC) has an exciting new role for a Postdoctoral Researcher to focus on developing strategies for identification and characterisation of viruses in metagenomic samples. The post holder will contribute to the design of novel assembly algorithms, develop efficient, user-friendly software tools, create simulated metagenomic datasets and perform analysis of both simulated data and real viral metagenomic data.

TGAC is a vibrant research institute with a strong skill base in genomics technologies and bioinformatics and we aim to deliver programmes leading to improved food security, advances in industrial biotechnology and improved human health and wellbeing.

The post holder will be a proficient programmer (with C, C++ or Java experience) who is excited by the challenge of developing algorithms for metagenomic data. Previous experience with genomics, metagenomics or sequence analysis would be very beneficial.

To be considered for this post, candidates should have a PhD or equivalent experience and be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience (E=essential, D=desirable):

• Degree in a relevant discipline – e.g. computer science, biology, mathematics, physics (E).
• Proficient in C, C++ or Java programming languages (E).
• Knowledge of next generation sequencing (NGS) technology (E).
• Proficient in Perl, Python or R programming (D).
• Experience of developing computational methods, algorithms or tools (D).
• Experience in bioinformatics, particularly alignment and/or assembly (D).
• Excellent communication skills (E).

For further information, including details of how to apply, please visit http://jobs.tgac.ac.uk/…

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Job details

Employer:The Genome Analysis Centre (TGAC)

Website:http://www.tgac.ac.uk/

Location:The Genome Analysis Centre, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, East of England, United Kingdom

Posted:2 days ago

Expires:October 03, 2014

Job type:Postdoctoral

Salary:Unspecified

Qualifications:Postgraduate - Doctorate/PhD

Employment type:Contract

Job hours:Full-time