Job ID: 5057
Job date: 2016-01-13
End Date:
Company : Walter & Eliza Hall Institute Country : Role : Postdoc | Research Scientist
Job date: 2016-01-13
End Date:
Company : Walter & Eliza Hall Institute Country : Role : Postdoc | Research Scientist
Job Description:
The Papenfuss Lab works on a variety of exciting projects. The primary focus of this role will be metagenomics including microbiome 16S diversity analysis, metagenomic DNA-seq and RNA-seq, metabolomics and other -omics data collected from a unique cohort of mothers and infants with high risk of Type 1 diabetes.
The role involves performing a variety of analyses under supervision and working closely with other scientists and clinicians. The position will involve using the R programming environment and applying statistical tools like LIMMA and edgeR to metagenomic data. It will involve close collaboration with other members of the NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence (CRE) for the Protection of Pancreatic Beta Cells. The position is currently funded for up to 4 years.
The position will be for two years in the first instance, but renewable subject to satisfactory performance. Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. Up to 17% superannuation and attractive salary packaging options are available.
General enquiries or applications (consisting of a CV and the names of 3 referees) can be directed to Associate Professor Tony Papenfuss (papenfuss@wehi.edu.au). Successful applicants should have the following attributes:
· PhD in statistics, computer science, computational biology, bioinformatics, or a related field
· Familiarity with genome databases and statistical analysis methods
· Expertise with NGS data analysis
· Computational skills including the use of the R programming language
· Proficiency with the Linux/Unix Operating System
· Experience with high performance computer clusters
· Strong interest in metagenomics or RNA-seq
Strong Communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team are essential.Job Information Position Type: Bioinformatics Researcher or Computational Biologist Start Date: March 01, 2016 Duration: Full Time Status: openContact InformationWalter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
Bioinformatics Division
Assoc Prof Tony Papenfuss
papenfuss@wehi.edu.auhttp://www.wehi.edu.au/research-officer-statistical-bioinformatics-researcher-metagenomicsHow To Apply:Please submit your cover letter, CV and the names of 3 professional referees in PDF format to papenfuss@wehi.edu.au.
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Bioinformatics Post-doc in multi-omics of Type I diabetesWalter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchBioinformatics DivisionAustralia-Victoria-Parkville An opportunity exists for a new postdoc with strong bioinformatics or computational biology skills, statistical expertise, and experience in metagenomics, RNA-seq or other omics platforms to join the Papenfuss Lab in the Bioinformatics Division at The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI).The Papenfuss Lab works on a variety of exciting projects. The primary focus of this role will be metagenomics including microbiome 16S diversity analysis, metagenomic DNA-seq and RNA-seq, metabolomics and other -omics data collected from a unique cohort of mothers and infants with high risk of Type 1 diabetes.
The role involves performing a variety of analyses under supervision and working closely with other scientists and clinicians. The position will involve using the R programming environment and applying statistical tools like LIMMA and edgeR to metagenomic data. It will involve close collaboration with other members of the NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence (CRE) for the Protection of Pancreatic Beta Cells. The position is currently funded for up to 4 years.
The position will be for two years in the first instance, but renewable subject to satisfactory performance. Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. Up to 17% superannuation and attractive salary packaging options are available.
General enquiries or applications (consisting of a CV and the names of 3 referees) can be directed to Associate Professor Tony Papenfuss (papenfuss@wehi.edu.au). Successful applicants should have the following attributes:
· PhD in statistics, computer science, computational biology, bioinformatics, or a related field
· Familiarity with genome databases and statistical analysis methods
· Expertise with NGS data analysis
· Computational skills including the use of the R programming language
· Proficiency with the Linux/Unix Operating System
· Experience with high performance computer clusters
· Strong interest in metagenomics or RNA-seq
Strong Communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team are essential.Job Information Position Type: Bioinformatics Researcher or Computational Biologist Start Date: March 01, 2016 Duration: Full Time Status: openContact InformationWalter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
Bioinformatics Division
Assoc Prof Tony Papenfuss
papenfuss@wehi.edu.auhttp://www.wehi.edu.au/research-officer-statistical-bioinformatics-researcher-metagenomicsHow To Apply:Please submit your cover letter, CV and the names of 3 professional referees in PDF format to papenfuss@wehi.edu.au.
Requeriments :
Skills :
- Bioinformatics
- Biology
- Computational Biology
- Lunix/Unix
- Programing Skills
- Programming in R
- RNA-seq
- Statistics
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