BACKGROUND

The Sainsbury Laboratory is a charitable company of ~80 research scientists and support staff and a world leader in plant science. We are based on the Norwich Research Park and closely linked to the Gatsby Charitable Foundation, University of East Anglia and the John Innes Centre.

RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking to extend the functionality of our de novo assembly program to incorporate new traversal algorithms that can compare different genomes and the develop visualisations of regions of interest of the de Bruijn graph.

REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should have at least a PhD in Bioinformatics or Computer Science. Good experience with writing C code and algorithm implementation and preferably experience with coding in Java. An interest in graph theory and algorithm development is desirable along with an interest in genetics and genomics. The successful applicant will have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and be highly motivated.

TERMS

This fixed-term position is for 18 months and will be available from September 2011. The appointment level will reflect qualifications, skills, knowledge and achievements.

LOCALE

Norwich, UK

COMPENSATION

The salary, Grade 7 on the UEA Research and Analogous scale, will be in the range GBP 29,972 to GBP 35,788.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should provide a CV, including the names and contact details of two referees, and a covering letter addressing the selection criteria and their motivation for seeking the position. Please send formal applications, quoting the reference number below, by e-mail to HR[at]tsl.ac.uk

DEADLINE

16 September 2011