RESPONSIBILITIES

MSc or PhD graduate student position is available in the Gilleard lab at the University of Calgary to start either May or September 2010 graduate school entry dates.

This project is part of a collaborative nematode genomics research program between the Gilleard lab and the pathogen sequencing group at Sanger Institute, Cambridge UK. The project will involve the use of “next generation” sequence data to annotate a newly sequenced parasitic nematode genome and to investigate differential gene expression between drug resistant and susceptible parasites. Further information on the Gilleard lab is available at http://www.ucalgary.ca/jsgilleard/ and specific enquiries can be directed to jsgillea[at]ucalgary.ca

REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate will have strong background in bioinformatics with some programming experience being highly desirable. Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills are also important criteria.

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should send a CV together with the names and contact information of 3 individuals who can provide letters of reference to Dr John Gilleard at jsgillea[at]ucalgary.ca