RESPONSIBILITIES

EMBL in Heidelberg, Germany is seeking for a Bioinformatician / Data Analyst in its efforts to build an expanded analysis-infrastructure for next-generation sequencing data. The successful candidate will primarily be involved in processing large-scale DNA sequencing data and in building analysis pipelines for such data, as a service for the EMBL research community. The person may also participate in the scientific development of new approaches for large-scale data analysis. The successful candidate will be associated with the Genomics Core Facility (Vladimir Benes) and with Jan Korbel’s EMBL Research Group pioneering new applications and analysis approaches for next-generation sequencing. The work will be carried out in an international and highly collaborative environment at the cutting edge of science, with a primary focus on service and the possibility to contribute to a range of research projects at EMBL.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and experience: The ideal applicant has an appropriate university degree such as a Masters degree, or equivalent, in (Bio)Informatics or Biology, or a related field. Candidates with a PhD and publications are welcome to apply (salary will be commensurate with experience). Familiarity with the analysis of large-scale genomics datasets will be considered an advantage. In particular experience with sequencing data (e.g. Illumina/454/SOLID/Sanger based sequence-assembly or -mapping) or other functional genomics data (e.g. microarray data, ChIP data) will be a plus. The ideal applicant has a solid background in statistics and basic knowledge of molecular genetics. Basic skills with the LINUX/UNIX operating system are essential. Furthermore, a strong background in at least one scripting or programming language (Perl, Python, Java, C++) is mandatory. Experience in R/Bioconductor and/or web programming will be considered an advantage. Strong communication skills as well as the ability to interact with other scientists and to work in an international team are essential.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this post, please email a CV, cover letter and references quoting ref. no. BIO/09/011 in the subject line to: application[at]embl.de

Web page: http://www.embl.de

EMBL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation. An initial contract of 3 years will be offered to the successful candidate. This can be renewed, depending on circumstances at the time of review.

DEADLINE

Closing date: 28 February 2009