Salary range: £30655 to £38428 per annum plus excellent benefits.
Fixed-term for 2 years
The Pathogen Genomics Group at the Sanger Institute are collaborating with the National Collection of Type Cultures and Pacific Biosciences on a Wellcome Trust-funded project to generate reference genomes for 3,000 bacterial and 500 viral type cultures from their collections. The genomes are being sequenced using PacBio technology, and will be assembled, annotated, and integrated with the NCTC databases, in addition to being publicly released to NCBI and EMBL. The intention is to create an integrated database linking reference cultures and reference genomes across this medically important collection.
Further information is available from http://www.sanger.ac.uk/science/collaboration/public-health-england-reference-collections
We wish to recruit a post-doc to drive the analysis of this data set. They will oversee the automated assembly and annotation of these genomes, integrating as many external sources of data as possible. They will also perform directed analyses of specific genomes of key importance, as well as large-scale integrated analysis across the dataset. This will be a key genomic resource of unprecedented breadth, and offers the opportunity for novel insights into microbial phylogeny and pathogenicity.
The ideal applicant will have a PhD in microbiology, microbial bioinformatics, or a related discipline, with demonstrated expertise in the analysis of bacterial genomes and handing very large data sets. Experience with at least one scripting language would be an advantage. They will join a lively group that combines the expertise of microbiologists, phylogeneticists, bioinformaticians and programmers.
For any questions about the position, please contact Julian Parkhill ()
Essential Skills
- PhD in microbiology, microbial bioinformatics, or a related discipline
- Demonstrated expertise in the analysis of bacterial genomes and handing very large data sets
- Proven track record of publishing high impact papers in reviewed journals
- Excellent communication skills, ability to interact with a cross section of people and develop and maintain good working relationships
- Keen to learn and share scientific ideas
- Experience of undertaking research work within large multidisciplinary teams
- Attention to detail
- Excellent problem solving
Ideal Skills
- Experience with at least one programming or scripting language
- Experience of working at Containment Level 2
Other information
Postdoctoral Fellows are typically in their first or second postdoctoral position as part of a period of early career research training. The post is a two year fixed-term contract
Our Benefits include: Defined Benefit Pension Scheme, Group Income Protection, Healthcare scheme, Childcare Vouchers, Workplace Nursery and 25 days Annual Leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30, plus Bank Holidays. We also have a gym, two cafes, dining facilities, and a free campus bus service. Our thriving Sports and Social Club provides many opportunities to meet with people working across the campus.
Please include a covering letter and CV with your application.
Closing date for applications: 31st December 2015, however applications will be considered and reviewed on an on-going basis and therefore the post may be filled before the deadline.
