BACKGROUND

Member States of EMBL (Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Israel, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the associate member state Australia) are advised that applications are being sought for the following position at EMBL Grenoble:

Postdoctoral Fellowship: Computational Biology of Small RNAs

The laboratory of Ramesh Pillai is seeking to recruit a Bioinformatician to participate in ongoing projects on small RNA-mediated gene silencing. Our group uses mouse genetics, biochemical and cell biology tools in these studies. Our data collection methods increasingly involve large-scale approaches, such as next-generation sequencing, microarrays and genomic data integration.

RESPONSIBILITIES

We seek to strengthen this aspect of our studies by recruiting a postdoctoral fellow who will have the opportunity to actively interface with wet-lab members in our group. The candidate will also have access to bioinformatics facilities and expertise at the European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI), Hinxton and Institute of Molecular Pathology (IMP), Vienna.

REQUIREMENTS

In addition to a PhD in a related field, experience in database mining and analysis of large datasets from high-throughput sequencing or microarrays is required. Candidates should be proficient in at least one major programming language and comfortable with working in a Linux (command-line) environment. Experience with statistical data analysis using R is a plus. Strong motivation and excellent scientific skills are essential, as well as willingness to work in a multicultural & interdisciplinary environment.

TERMS

An initial contract of 1 year will be offered to the successful candidate. This can be renewed, depending on the circumstances at the time of review.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply please email a detailed CV, a one page statement of research interests and names of three potential referees quoting ref. no. BIO/09/PD/004 in the subject line, to: application[at]embl.de

Personnel, EMBL, Postfach 10.2209, 69012 Heidelberg, Germany.

Fax: +49 6221 387555
E-mail: application[at]embl.de

EMBL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Web page: http://www.embl-grenoble.fr

Additional information can be obtained by contacting pillai[at]embl.fr