BACKGROUND

The Infectious Disease Epidemiology Research Group in the Academic Unit of Clinical and Experimental Sciences wishes to appoint a Senior Bioinformatician to undertake the analysis of whole genome sequence data for a large microbiology study. The research group is based within the Faculty of Medicine at Southampton General Hospital.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The postholder will initiate, conduct and publish original research in the field of microbial genomics. It is expected that the postholder will collaborate internally and externally on relevant projects and be responsible for the creation and maintenance of bioinformatics pipelines.

REQUIREMENTS

Applications are invited from those with a PhD or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in a relevant area such as molecular microbiology, bioinformatics, microbial genomics, or microbial phylogenetics.

PREFERENCES

Applicants are expected to have substantial experience of planning, developing and carrying out analyses (including data handling and annotation) of microbial genome sequences. A growing and consistent national, and preferably international, reputation in microbial genomics is expected. Applicants are expected to identify sources of research funding and secure funds at an early stage.

TERMS

This is a fixed term post for 3 years in the first instance, with the possibility of extension.

LOCALE

Southampton, UK

COMPENSATION

Level 5

HOW TO APPLY

Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr Stuart Clarke (s.c.clarke[at]soton.ac.uk) for more information. Please apply online through http://www.jobs.soton.ac.uk or alternatively telephone 023 8059 2750 for an application form. Please quote vacancy reference number 077811FC on all correspondence.

DEADLINE

The closing date for this post is 22 December 2011.