Postdoctoral Researcher
Reference: 1002953
Starting salary range: £30,500-33,750 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Duration: 3 years fixed term
Location: Norwich, UK
The Genome Analysis Centre (TGAC) currently has an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join our Vertebrate and Health Genomics Group.
The post holder will be responsible for executing research tasks and participating in data analysis associated with non-coding RNA based projects. The main goal is to investigate the evolution, expression and functionality of non-coding transcribed sequences in Eukaryotes. A specific focus of the research is to better understand the impact of nucleotide variation within long non-coding RNAs on individual fitness. The work will be conducted in several model organisms including human, mouse, fruitfly and Caenorhabditis elegans. Through an existing external collaboration, experimental validation and fitness assays of knockout mutants will be performed in C. elegans.
To be considered for the post, you will possess the following skills, qualifications and experience:
PhD in Computational Biology, Population Genetics, Biology or related subject Experience in transcriptomic and/or genomics data analysis Extensive knowledge of programming languages: Perl or Python, R Excellent problem solving skills with the ability to solve problems with numerous and complex variables Experience with next generation sequencing and analysis: genomics and genetics projects molecular evolution and population genetics (desirable) non-coding RNA analysis (desirable) Excellent oral and written skills Able to communicate with an interdisciplinary group including data analysts, computer scientists, proteomics specialists, clinicians and laboratory biologistsAs a user of the disability symbol, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for this vacancy.
TGAC is a vibrant, contemporary research institute and a UK hub for innovative Bioinformatics through research, analysis and interpretation of data sets. We hosts one of the largest computing hardware facilities dedicated to life science research in Europe and our aim is to ensure that biological science in the UK has access to a skill base in genomics and bioinformatics to deliver programmes leading to improved food security, advances in industrial biotechnology and improved human health and wellbeing.
At TGAC we offer competitive salaries, excellent defined contribution pension scheme, life assurance, tailored learning and development and onsite sports facilities that are available to all staff and their guests.
For further information, including a full job description and details of how to apply, please visit http://jobs.tgac.ac.uk/.
Closing date for applications: 2nd December 2015
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