A temporary position as programmer (engineer or staff engineer) in bioinformatics is available at the Department of Cancer Research and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). The position is for 4 years, and is funded by the Research Council of Norway’s national Functional Genomics Programme (FUGE).

BACKGROUND:
FUGE started as a national research programme in 2002, and has recently been extended until 2011. In addition to basic research projects in functional genomics the programme also funds several technology platforms. These platforms provide research-based service as well as research collaboration within specific technologies that are considered to be essential to functional genomics. Such technology platforms have been established in several areas, including bioinformatics, proteomics, biobanking, microarray technology and imaging. The position as engineer will be associated with the technology platform for bioinformatics (http://www.bioinfo.no).
The FUGE technology platform for bioinformatics is organised as a shared responsibility between research groups in Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim. It provides competence in bioinformatics to relevant research projects, both through a helpdesk, for simple problems, as well as through active research collaboration, for more complex problems. Together with other engineers, postdocs and permanent staff, the engineer will be part of the research-based service network provided by the platform.
The main focus area of the research group for bioinformatics is gene regulation, including both transcription factor based regulation, microRNA based regulation and the interaction between these (http://tare.medisin.ntnu.no). The group is developing novel prediction methods as well as robust benchmarking strategies for such methods. It also has some activity on protein sequence analysis, structure prediction and modelling, and is currently initiating new activity towards systems biology, proteomics and genotyping. It is co-located with research groups in molecular biology, but has also extensive collaboration with Department of Computer and Information Science at NTNU.

REQUIREMENTS:
The successful applicant has a BSc or MSc in computer science or bioinformatics, programming experience, preferably with multiple programming languages, and good English skills. The ideal candidate can work independently with minimal supervision following initial input and directions. Knowledge about basic molecular biology and genetics is a plus.

TERMS:
The position is available for 4 years.

COMPENSATION:
Positions as engineer at the Faculty of Medicine are remunerated according to level 36 (NOK 292 100 per year) to 55 (NOK 401 900 per year) on the Norwegian State salary scale, depending on qualifications. From this, 2 % is deducted for membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund – benefits include pensions, insurances, and advantageous housing loans (see http://www.spk.no/no/English-/). Other benefits include travel insurance, life insurance, disability benefits, and the benefits of the Norwegian National Insurance Scheme, which include health insurance and maternity benefits, amongst other things. The United Nations has for the past six years rated Norway as the best country to live in. Living and working in Trondheim will bring you the Norwegian standard of living in a small and friendly university city that can fit any desire for outdoor or urban activities.
NTNU is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from both EU/EEA and non-EU countries. The university is strongly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from members of ethnic minorities.

HOW TO APPLY:
The application must include information about education and previous work experience (CV). It must also include a letter where the applicant describes his or her career intentions, and the names and addresses of at least three references. Certified copies of certificates, testimonials, and other relevant documents must be attached.
Applications should be submitted to the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Medicine, MTFS, N-7489 Trondheim, Norway. Applications should be marked DMF-11/08

DEADLINE:
Deadline for applications: 29.02.2008

For further information about the position please contact Professor Finn Drabløs (+47 72 57 33 33; finn.drablos[at]ntnu.no).