BACKGROUND

TCAG, The Centre for Applied Genomics at The Hospital for Sick Children, is one of the leading genomics centres in the world. The TCAG informatics facility is involved in computationally challenging problems such as de-novo genome assembly, identification of potentially pathologic single nucleotide variants utilizing exome or whole-genome re-sequencing and copy number variant detection. TCAG also supports the Database of Genomic Variants (DGV), the major copy number variation database.

RESPONSIBILITIES

We are seeking a highly motivated bioinformatics analyst to run and extend analysis pipelines for human/mammalian NGS (next generation sequencing) data.

The position will report directly to the informatics core facility manager and will involve close interactions with other informatics facility members, graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in the group.

REQUIREMENTS

The candidate will have a M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering or related fields. Previous experience with sequence data analysis, solid knowledge of scripting languages (Perl, Python or Ruby), SQL and Unix OS are required. Excellent communication and team work skills are also required.

PREFERENCES

Previous experience with NGS data is a strong plus, preferable if related to variant detection in human exome resequencing.

LOCALE

The work will be conducted at the TCAG/The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto. Toronto is a major international centre of genomics, proteomics and systems biology research; there will ample opportunity for professional development through research seminars, workshops and research in progress meetings.

COMPENSATION

Salary is commensurate with education and qualifications. Candidates are encouraged to express a target salary range.

TERMS

2 year contract, extendable in presence of funding.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your CV and the names of 3 references to 'daniele.merico[at]sickkids.ca'. Please use the following subject: 'NGS Analyst: application'.

DEADLINE

Open until position is filled.

LINKS

http://www.tcag.ca/index.html
http://www.sickkids.ca/Research/index.html