Research Associate & Senior Research Associate for Bioinformatics and Comparative Genomics @ University College London (UCL)

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The Telford Lab is seeking an experienced bioinformatician to lead the computational aspects of an interdisciplinary project funded by an ERC advanced grant.

salary range:

  • £32,375 – £39,132 Grade 7 & £40,216 – £47,441 Grade 8, inclusive of London Allowance.
The Research Associate or Senior Research Associate (depending on experience) will use next-gen sequencing data to perform de novo assembly and annotation of genomes and transcriptomes of several members of a phylum of marine worms with an unexpected evolutionary history.
  • They will develop methods to make sense of the genome resources from this newly identified phylum of deuterostome.
  • Supported by the experimental teammates, the Research Associate/Senior Research Associate will integrate the genomes/transcriptomes with new and existing data on morphology, ultrastructure and developmental genetics in these and related species.
  • The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with the PI and 3 experimentalists, and will be involved in the supervision of a newly hired computational biology PhD student.
  • To be appointed at the higher grade the successful candidate will hold an independent research reputation, with evidence of national recognition of achievement within the appropriate subject area.

Funding  available :

  • until 31st May 2018 in the first instance.

Qualification:

  • The successful applicant must have a PhD (or about to be awarded) in Bioinformatics/Computer Science or related subject and a proven track record of high quality research in bioinformatics/molecular evolution/biology/comparative genomics.

How to apply:

  1. For further details about the vacancy and how to apply online please go to http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs/ and search on Reference Number 1377153.
  2. Informal enquiries on the post can be directed to Professor Max Telford ([email protected]).
  3. For informal enquiries regarding the application process, please contact Christine Davis ([email protected]).

Closing Date:

  • 14th December 2013.
  • Latest time for the submission of applications: 4pm.

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Research Associate & Senior Research Associate for Bioinformatics and Comparative Genomics @ University College London (UCL)