Job date: 2016-02-29
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Company : Royal Botanic Gardens,Kew Country : Role : Postdoc | Research Scientist
Lead Developer-Bioinformatician (PAFTOL) Royal Botanic Gardens,Kew - Science Directorate Location: London, Richmond Salary: £32,429 to £42,550 per annum Hours: Full Time Contract Type: Contract / Temporary Placed on: 29th February 2016 Closes: 15th March 2016
Kew Gardens, Richmond
Full time, Fixed-Term Contract for three years, with potential for extension
The project:
There are few grander challenges in science than the tree of life - uncovering the complete evolutionary history linking all life on Earth. As part of RBG Kew’s Science Strategy 2015-2020, we are initiating a five-year multimillion-pound project, the Plant and Fungal Trees of Life (or PAFTOL, for short), to complete the tree of life for all genera of plants and fungi, drawing on our outstanding collections, our broad collaborative networks and the latest high-throughput sequencing technologies.
This ambitious project will create a unifying framework for comparative plant and fungal research and takes us a step closer to building the tree of life for all known species. We will generate high impact findings publishable in top science journals, but we want the results to reach beyond the science community. To achieve this we will build innovative big-data and visualization tools accessible to a scientist or a school child. PAFTOL has recently secured generous funding from the Calleva and Sackler Foundations, and we are now ready to get the work underway. This is a truly exciting time to join Kew and become an integral part of a high-profile, cutting edge global endeavour.
The role:
Developments in bioinformatics analyses have not kept pace with the unprecedented technological revolution driving relentless improvements in DNA sequencing and computational infrastructure. Essentially, we are drowning in genomic data. We need someone to apply high-throughput computational muscle to proven bioinformatics workflows. As the project grows you will take on leadership and mentoring roles for additional DevOps and bioinformatics experts.
You:
This is not a mission for the fainthearted. You could be an academic/postdoc who wants to get on and build a vital piece of science infrastructure; a bioinformatician tired of working for multiple masters and keen to sink their teeth into a single challenging project; or a developer looking for a change. This position offers the opportunity to do real science and deliver a step change in plant and fungal knowledge. Whatever your background, you'll have an agile mind, positive approach to problem-solving, and an enthusiasm for science and the pursuit of knowledge.
How to apply:
Please complete an application via the Kew jobs portal, indicating clearly the position that you are applying for in your application form. In addition, please upload 1) a covering letter describing your motivations and qualifications for the role, 2) your CV, which should include a full list of your professional achievements (e.g. publications, grants, software).
Salary will be in the range £32,429 - £42,550 per annum, depending on skills and experience. Benefits include 30 days holiday per year, a choice of pensions, a flexible benefits scheme as well as a great working environment.
For informal enquiries, please contact Dr. Abigail Barker a.barker@kew.org
For full details on this role please visit our website https://careers.kew.org/vacancy/lead-developerbioinformatician-paftol-254750.html.
Closing date: 15 March 2016.
Interview dates: 21-23 March 2016.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
No agencies please.
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