Postdoctoral fellow in Medical science

Göteborgs universitet / Biologjobb / Göteborg
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Postdoctoral fellow in Medical science, specifically bioinformatics and cancer genomics.

Location: Institute of Biomedicine, Göteborg

Subject area
Medical science, specifically bioinformatics and cancer genomics.
Specific subject description
The discovery of microRNAs has greatly increased the appreciation for non-coding RNA beyond classical RNA genes such as ribosomal and transfer RNA, and it has recently become clear that so called long non-coding RNAs rival protein-coding genes in number. The vast majority of these molecules remain uncharacterized, but an increasing number of reports point to important functions in cell physiology and pathology, including cancer. Using bioinformatical methods, we are currently tackling several exciting questions in relation to human non-coding RNAs, ranging from basic studies to applied large-scale cancer genomics. We collaborate with wet-lab biologists in the near environment and elsewhere.

Job assignments

We seek a motivated postdoctoral researcher with a background in bioinformatics and genomics, to undertake projects related to non-coding RNAs and cancer biology. The postdoctoral fellow will make use of available data, including high-throughput sequencing datasets from international cancer genomics consortia, to study patterns of somatic alteration of non-coding RNAs in cancer. The project may also include development of novel software tools and methodology. The work is expected to be carried out indendently in dialogue with coworkers and collaborators.
Eligibility
An achieved doctoral degree is compulsory for a position as postdoctor at University of Gothenburg. The doctoral thesis shall be in a relevant area according to the specific position stated here. The postdoctoral fellowship is primarily aimed at applicants who have obtained their doctoral degree less than three years prior to the end of the application period.

Assessment

Priority will be given to applicants with hands-on experience with applied bioinformatics. Familiarity with scripting languages such as perl, as well as Matlab or R, is desirable. Experience from relevant biological fields and familiarity with wet laboratory work is desirable but not necessary. Previous experience with next-generation sequencing is a merit. Excellent communicative skills are required, including fluency in oral and written English.
For further information please contact:

Erik Larsson, Associate Professor
• 46 31 786 6942
erik.larsson@gu.se

Labour union
SEKO: Lennart Olsson
• 46 31-786 1173
lennart.olsson@gu.se

SACO: Catrine Forsnabba
• 46 31-786 2768
Catrine.Forsnabba@ped.gu.se

OFR/S: Stefan Schedin
• 46 31-786 1167
stefan.schedin@socav.gu.se
Closing date 2014-01-27

The University of Gothenburg promotes equal opportunities, equality and diversity.

Applications will be destroyed or returned (upon request) two years after the decision of employment has become final. Applications from the employed and from those who appeal the decision will not be returned.

Publiceringsdatum
2013-12-23

Arbetstider och omfattning
Visstidsanställning 6 månader eller längre
Heltid
Fixed-term employment, 2 years

Tillträde
As agreed

Ersättning
Fast lön
Salary is determined on an individual basis.

Så ansöker du
Sista dag att ansöka är 2014-01-27
Please apply online; Klicka på denna länk för att göra din ansökan
The application should contain:
• Brief cover letter (0,5 - 1 page) with a motivation and a brief description of previous research experience
• CV including a list of publications
• Proof of completed PhD
• Two references including contact information
Ange följande referens när du ansöker: : PER 2013/524
Ansökan kan tyvärr inte göras via e-post.

Företag
Göteborgs universitet

Adress
Göteborgs universitet
Box 100
40530 GÖTEBORG

Kontorsadress
Vasagatan 33

Övriga kontaktuppgifter
Telefonnummer: 031-7860000

Jobbnummer
1737669

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