BACKGROUND

The successful applicant will be part of a brand new research unit in computational biology at the Clinical Research Institute of Montreal (IRCM) to be lead by Raphael Gottardo. Our lab currently consists of the PI (Raphael Gottardo), one postdoc, 5 graduate students, plus several rotation students. Our main focus is the development of methods and software for the analysis of high throughput genomics data. For more information, please visit the current lab webpage at http://www.stat.ubc.ca/~raph.Our lab will move to Montreal in August 2008. The successful applicant will continue to develop our research program in the area of statistical genomics and computational biology. Specific areas of research include: ChIP-chip, ChIP-Seq, high throughput sequencing, flow cytometry, regulatory networks, etc. The position will offer the opportunity to work with statisticians, biologists and computer scientist.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The candidate will be expected to participate in both methods development and data analysis, to work cooperatively with other lab members, to help maintain and improve the laboratory infrastructure (software, etc.), and to actively publish and present results.

REQUIREMENTS

The applicant must have a Ph.D. in biostatistics, statistics, computer science or related field (e.g. bioinformatics) with a strong background in statistics and/or biology, a good computing background (C/Fortran, R/Matlab, ...) as well as a serious interest in molecular biology and genetics.

COMPENSATION

A competitive salary commensurate with experience and skills will be offered, and a benefits plan is available.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send the following material directly to me (at raph[at]stat.ubc.ca): A cover letter highlighting your background and its relationship to this position; A Curriculum Vitae (CV), including a list of publications and a one-page outline of your previous research achievements; The names and contact details of at least three references.

DEADLINE

The position is available as of Sept 1 2008. The initial appointment will be for 1 year with the possible extension for a further 12 months. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.