[Next-Generation Sequencing Book]
  • [Photo] Yannick Wurm • August 11, 2009

    BACKGROUND

    Thanks to the recent leap in sequencing throughput provided by technologies that include 454, Illumina and Solid, de novo whole genome sequencing has become accessible for non-model organisms. However, much potential remains to improve current assembly approaches.

    Vital-IT of the Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics and the Keller Lab at University of Lausanne have an immediate opening for a highly motivated bioinformatician to work on genome sequencing, assembly and annotation. The successful candidate will furthermore maintain web pages, databases and computational pipelines, and be encouraged to participate in teaching activities of the SIB.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Primary:
    • Assemble and annotate genomic sequences from ants using custom scripts and existing software
    • Expand the ant genomic database Fourmidable using tools from the GMOD collection (http://gmod.org)
    • Develop assembly and comparative genomics analysis pipelines
    Secondary:
    • Participate in other assembly projects
    • Participate in teaching activities
    • Write documentation and reports

    REQUIREMENTS

    • Masters or PhD in bioinformatics, computer science, biology, biochemistry or equivalent
    • Experience with Perl, Python, R, Ruby or C/C++
    • Experience working in a UNIX/Linux environment
    • Notions of web page design (HTML/JavaScript, PHP/MySQL)
    • Good English and French speaking and writing skills. German is a plus.
    Citizenship restrictions:
    • Citizens of the European Union, Switzerland, USA, Canada, Japan, or people with a currently valid Swiss work permit.

    PREFERENCES

    • Knowledge of entomology is a plus
    • Experience with next generation sequencing or other high-throughput biology is desirable

    TERMS

    The position is half time in the Vital-IT group of the Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics in Lausanne, and half time in the group of Prof. L. Keller of the University of Lausanne.

    The position is one year renewable, beginning October 2009. Salary from 60 to 80 kCHF/year (approx. 40 to 53 k€/year), depending on experience and qualifications.

    LOCALE

    We offer excellent bioinformatics infrastructure and a stimulating research environment. In addition to powerful computer hardware, the SIB branches of Lausanne, Basel, Bern, Zürich, and Geneva maintain a large collection of molecular biology databases and software packages. Our team consists of about 300 collaborators with expertise and ongoing research projects in diverse fields, from database development to molecular sequence analysis to biological system modeling.

    The goal of the Keller lab is to understand the principles governing the evolution of animal societies and the ecological and evolutionary consequences of social life. To study these questions we combine disciplines of animal behavior, ecology, evolutionary genetics and genomics.

    For more information, please consult our web pages at:
    http://www.isb-sib.ch
    http://www.vital-it.ch
    http://www.unil.ch/dee/page6763.html
    http://fourmidable.unil.ch

    HOW TO APPLY

    We encourage candidates to send applications as soon as possible to the address given below. The application should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae including research interests and plans, as well as the names and email addresses of at least three referees. Applications should be sent to:

    Dr. Ioannis Xenarios
    Director Swiss-Prot/Vital-IT group
    Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics
    Quartier Sorge - Batiment Genopode
    CH-1015 Lausanne
    Tel: +41-21 692 40 31 Fax: +41-21 692 40 65
    Email: Ioannis.Xenarios[at]isb-sib.ch
    Web: http://www.vital-it.ch

    ARTICLE

    Ref: VIT_LS2009 (100%) (Place of work: Lausanne, Switzerland)

    DEADLINE

    Applications will be considered until September 15, 2009.

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