BACKGROUND

Many of the world's most amazing scientific discoveries are the result of someone 'taking a closer look'. It's this inquisitive nature and relentless search for answers that fuels scientific advancement. And it's also what we'd like you to apply to us, right now. Mind you, you won't need to look too hard to discover AgResearch is the best place to showcase the skills you have developed to date in your career as a Bioinformatician.

At first glance you'll see we are New Zealand's largest research institute – world leaders in pastoral research working at the leading-edge of innovation. Scratch the surface a little more and you'll find all the diversity and intellectual challenge an experienced Bioinformatician could ask for. You'll be involved in everything from the analysis of high-throughput genomic and gene expression data to the design, development, implementation and testing of bioinformatics tools and pipelines. This is a highly collaborative role where you will be working with Scientists on a regular basis thus requiring a good knowledge of genetics and molecular biology.

REQUIREMENTS

Our people are at the pinnacle in their professions, so with your related postgraduate qualification, and solid skills in bioinformatics you will not only fit right in, you'll hit the ground running. An outstanding communicator, time manager and relationship builder, you'll also come to us with a thorough knowledge of Unix, web based technologies and scripting language.

AgResearch is a unique organisation at the forefront of our field, and as far as your future's concerned, that makes us well worth a closer look. There are many benefits waiting to be discovered here, so isn't it time you experienced them?

LOCALE

New Zealand: This position is initially at Palmerston North with a possibility of relocation to Mosgiel, Dunedin depending on business needs.

COMPENSATION

Competitive

HOW TO APPLY

To find out more about AgResearch visit our website http://www.agresearch.co.nz or contact Dr Nauman Maqbool on +64 7 838 5043 or email nauman.maqbool[at]agresearch.co.nz

To apply for this position please apply online by clicking on this link http://www.careers-agresearch.co.nz/home

DEADLINE

Applications close Friday, 9 September 2011.