BACKGROUND

Based in the laboratory of Dr. Casey Bergman, we seek a capable and enthusiastic computational biologist to study the evolution of gene expression in Drosophila as part of a HFSP-funded project in collaboration with Dr. Uwe Ohler (Duke University, Durham, USA) and Dr Pavel Tomancak (Max Planck Institute for Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics, Dresden, DE). For more information on research in the Bergman lab, see http://www.bioinf.manchester.ac.uk/bergman/

RESPONSIBILITIES

This project will involve the analysis of genome-wide sequence and expression data within and among species of Drosophila to gain insight into the evolutionary forces that control changes in transcriptional regulation across developmental stages.

REQUIREMENTS

You should have (or expect to hold shortly) a relevant PhD or equivalent appropriate postdoctoral level experience in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology, Evolutionary Biology, Gene Expression, Computer Science or related disciplines.

TERMS

This position is tenable for up to 3 years.

LOCALE: Manchester, UK.

COMPENSATION: Salary will be 27,466 - 33,780 GBP per annum.

HOW TO APPLY

Further information can be found at: http://www.ls.manchester.ac.uk/about/jobs/job/index.asp?ref=143646

Or by contacting:
The Directorate of Human Resources:
Tel: ++44 (0) 161 275 8836
Email: Lifesciences-hr[at]manchester.ac.uk
http://www.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/jobs/research

DEADLINE: 6 Nov 2008