Bioinformatiker

Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för experimentell medicinsk / Biologjobb / Lund
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Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world's top 100 universities. The University has 42 000 students and 7 400 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

The Faculty of Medicine is a part of Lund University, and is responsible for education and research within medicine and healthcare. Our academic programs are closely linked with the healthcare system and are firmly anchored in the faculty's strong research tradition. Our research spans a broad field within experimental preclinical research, near-patient clinical research and health sciences research. The Faculty of Medicine, with its 1,800 employees and 2,700 students in Lund and Malmö, is a knowledge-intensive meeting place for students, teachers and researchers from all over the world.



Job assignment

Applicants are invited to apply for a position as head of the bioinformatics unit within the strategic research area MultiPark.

MultiPark is a strategic research area in neurodegenerative diseases at Lund University and University of Gothenburg which is funded by the Swedish Government. The research spans from experimental research to clinical and health science research, with a specific focus on Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases. The overarching goal is to create new and innovative strategies for improved and novel treatments, disease modifications and eventually cures for the neurodegenerative diseases. An important part is a dynamic structure for the advancement of research, infrastructure, innovation and education in the field. In the end, the research strive to improve the functioning, health and quality of life of people living and ageing with these diseases.

The unit is currently being established and as head of the unit the applicant is expected to establish routines and coordinate bioinformatics activities within MultiPark in order to optimize resources and support researchers at MultiPark with bioinformatics expertise. The activities include multiple tasks such as research, management and coordination of projects. The applicant is expected to have excellent communication skills, a willingness to interact with other researchers and to contribute to the common goals of MultiPark.

The position will be imbedded into the already existing bioinformatical core at the Lund Stem Cell Centre and synergy between these two units is expected Analyses will include RNA-sequencing, ChIP-seq, exome-sequencing, proteomics and single-cell genomics. An important part of the work will include quality control, processing and analysing of such data sets. We expect applicants to have some experience of, and an interest in, implementing and developing standardized and novel processes for dealing with large data sets. Thus, the candidate is expected to independently follow the development, work on improving existing pipelines and present alternative solutions on how to best utilize available data and resources. '

The MultiPark facility will provide the following services:

• Initial advice and guidance on which experimental approach should be used for a particular bioinformatical question

• Provide maintenance and server support of MultiPark NGS data - Assist/perform bioinformatical support for NGS experiments.

• Provide training for interested users including both seminars and courses

Qualifications

We are looking for bioinformatician with a PhD-degree in bioinformatics or a related life science degree and be able to demonstrate excellent computational skills.

The following expertise are required:

• Experience of working in Unix, Linux and Windows environments

• Extensive knowledge of at least one relevant programming language, e.g. R

• Experience of working with next generation sequencing

• Experience with web-based bioinformatics tools and public domain biological databases - Documented ability to collaborate at multiple levels

• Excellent skills in writing/communicating in English

• Documented ability to collaborate at multiple levels

Terms of employment:

Permanent position, six months probationary employment may be applied.

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Varaktighet, arbetstid
100. Tillträde: 2017-09-01 eller enligt överenskommelse tillsvidareanställning

Publiceringsdatum
2017-06-14

Ersättning
Månadslön

Så ansöker du
Sista dag att ansöka är 2017-08-10
Ange följande referens när du ansöker: PA2017/1679
Klicka på denna länk för att göra din ansökan

Kontakt
Malin Parmar 046-2220620

Företag
Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för experimentell medicinsk

Adress
Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för experimentell medicinsk
BMC F13
22184 Lund

Kontorsadress
BMC F13

Jobbnummer
3557332

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