Job date: 2015-09-18
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Company : The Cyprus Institute of Neurology & Genetics Country : Role : Student
Bioinformatics ERA-Chair Vacancy
The Cyprus Institute of Neurology & Genetics Cyprus (CY)undisclosed
Shortlist Add to shortlist ApplyTHE CYPRUS INSTITUTE OF NEUROLOGY AND GENETICS VACANCY FOR THE BIOINFORMATICS ERA CHAIR HOLDER (BECH) (Ref. code: 420915)
The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING), is a bi-communal, non-profit, research, academic, medical centre. It offers high level medical and clinical laboratory services, pursues innovative research and provides advanced education in the areas of Neurology and Biomedical Sciences.
CING’s philosophy, in line with the Vision and Mission statements, is summarized by the five core values, Excellence, Social Service, Professionalism, Innovation and Teamwork.
OVERALL PURPOSE: With the Bioinformatics ERA Chair, CING will establish the first Bioinformatics Chair in Cyprus. The Bioinformatics ERA chair is funded by the granted EU’s Horizon 2020 project “BIORISE” with a total volume of 2.5 Million Euros. The objective of the BIORISE project is to recruit an internationally recognized Bioinformatics expert who will hold the Bioinformatics ERA Chair and will establish the core Bioinformatics Group at the CING. The aim is to increase and improve the research and innovation performance of the Institute as well as the education and training of the next generation of scientists.
THE POSITION: The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics has a vacancy for the Bioinformatics ERA Chair Holder (BECH). The successful candidate will head the Bioinformatics Group and provide scientific and technical leadership and assume full responsibility in the management, design and conduct of specialised services, research and educational programmes. He/she will be accountable to the Chief Executive Medical Director of CING and will work in close collaboration with the BIORISE Project Coordinator.
The successful candidate will be offered the following:
Appointment for 4.5 years with a possibility of extension;
An attractive remuneration package and a wide range of fringe benefits including medical insurance coverage and retirement provident fund;
A budget for establishing the Bioinformatics Group (4 Post-Doctoral fellows and 3 PhD Students);
A start-up package for computer hardware and software;
Access to existing CING research infrastructure;
Lab/office space for the Bioinformatics Group
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
PhD in Bioinformatics, Computer Science or Computational Biology or closely related field;
and A minimum of 6 years of post-qualification experience in the field of Bioinformatics;
and An international reputation based on research excellence in the field of Bioinformatics;
and Proven ability to design and carry out original and independent research projects that result in publications;
and Supervisory experience;
and Good social skills and ability to communicate effectively;
and Excellent command of the English language
HOW TO APPLY: A single page personal statement, together with a detailed curriculum vitae and a proven track record of publishing and of attracting external funding; and a relevant project proposal outlining the candidate’s vision for executing high caliber Bioinformatics research and how this vision fits in with the CING vision, mission and current work; and names of two (2) referees should reach the Institute by Friday 09 October 2015, at the following address: Personnel Office, The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics, PO Box 23462, 1683 Nicosia, Cyprus or by e-mail at: vacancies@cing.ac.cy, stating the reference code. Short-listed candidates that are based abroad can be interviewed through Skype. Contact person for further information: Ms Anna Michaelidou, tel.: +357-22392789, e-mail: annam@cing.ac.cy.
The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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