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  • [Photo] Sam Bowker • April 14, 2011

    BACKGROUND

    The Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute is a world leader in genomic research, with an expanding scientific programme dedicated to understanding gene function in health & disease.

    We are looking an analytical programmer or informatician to work in the Human Genetics Informatics team at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute. The HGI team is the interface between Sanger's large scale genomic data pipelines and the dozen independent human genetic faculty groups. It serves to enable cutting edge genomic research by ensuring access to high quality, rapid analyses used by many different research groups.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Both pipeline development around existing methods (including quality control, troubleshooting and optimization), as potential novel methodological approaches will be supported. Specific tasks at the present (which will change over time) include genotype calling from genome-wide SNP arrays, application of genotype imputation methods and calling and annotation of whole-exome and whole-genome sequence datasets.

    The successful applicant will have a high level of experience in both scripting and compiled languages, and a detailed knowledge of core computer science concepts (e.g. object oriented design, version control, agile development). The role will involve working as part of the HGI team to deliver pipelines and analytical outputs. Team members will be expected to produce high quality code, and work hands-on with colleagues to develop, debug and optimize their code.

    REQUIREMENTS

    • Experience programming in both scripting languages (e.g. Perl, Python, Ruby) and compiled languages (e.g. C, C++, Java)
    • Detailed knowledge of core computer science concepts (e.g. object oriented design, memory management, algorithm implementation) and practices (e.g. version control, agile development, extreme programming)
    • Critical thinking skills and familiarity with statistics (e.g. statistical distributions, significance tests, basic inference), as demonstrated by the ability to apply them to diagnose and correct problems with pipeline implementations or downstream analyses.
    • Degree in quantitative field (e.g. computer science, bioinformatics, etc) or equivalent experience
    • Intimate knowledge of UNIX based operating systems
    • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and ability to comprehend and implement workflow specifications
    • Attention to detail and ability to multitask and work to tight timelines

    PREFERENCES

    • Experience in genetics, bioinformatics or a related field
    • Experience in an academic software development environment
    • Experience with large scale data analysis (involving hundreds of gigabytes or more) using distributed computing clusters

    COMPENSATION

    The Institute has excellent purpose built facilities on the Genome Campus, Hinxton on the outskirts of Cambridge. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits including a final salary pension scheme and excellent on-site facilities. Further details can be found on our website https://jobs.sanger.ac.uk,

    Salary Range is GBP 27,316 to GBP 37,690pa dependent on experience.

    HOW TO APPLY

    To submit your CV and apply for this job please go to https://jobs.sanger.ac.uk to register and apply on line.

    http://twitter.com/sangerinstjobs/

    DEADLINE

    Closing Date: 13th May 2011

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