Bioinformatician - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Department of Cell and Molecular Biology is one of the most international, broad and successful biomolecular departments in Europe covering seven research programs in areas such as bioinformatics, microbiology and biophysics.

Science for Life Laboratory (SciLifeLab, www.scilifelab.se) in Sweden serves as a national infrastructure to support advanced high-throughput life science research. SciLifeLab is based in Stockholm/Uppsala, but also has satellite nodes at other universities across Sweden.

The National Bioinformatics Infrastructure Sweden at SciLifeLab (www.nbis.se) is a large national infrastructure in rapid development providing support, tools and training to the Swedish life science research community. We are now looking for a new member to join the Bioinformatics Long-term Support team. The Bioinformatics Long-term Support team provides advanced bioinformatics analyses to some of the most scientifically exciting projects across Sweden. Launched in the beginning of 2013, the team currently comprises more than 20 full-time senior bioinformaticians, and constitutes one of the strongest units for analysis of large-scale genomics and integrative omics data in Sweden. Examples of supported scientific areas range from translational medicine and complex diseases, to evolutionary and environmental research. We are now looking for a new team member to focus on cancer genomics.

Working duties
You will work in research projects with support from the Bioinformatics Long-term Support team, primarily with a focus on projects around cancer genomics and related fields, both for basic and translational research. You will also help to implement bioinformatics tools under development at NBIS/SciLifeLab, and participate in teaching at national workshops.  

Qualifications
The successful candidate should have a PhD in bioinformatics or have a relevant working experience from advanced studies in bioinformatics that the employer consider to be equivalent. You need to have fluent oral and written communication skills in English, and strong ability to cooperate and communicate with others.

Merits
Experience in providing advanced analyses on cancer genomics data, including human whole genome sequencing is meriting.

Aplication
Your application has to be written in English and should include:

•  a CV including your publication list
•  a personal letter with your motivation to join the team
•  contact information to two reference

Uppsala University strives to be an inclusive workplace that promotes equal opportunities and attracts qualified candidates who can contribute to the University’s excellence and diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people of all backgrounds.

Salary: Individual salary will apply.

Starting date: As soon as possible, or otherwise agreed on.

Employment type: Full-time, permanent position with a six-month trial period.

For further details about the position, please contact head of facility Björn Nystedt, Uppsala university: bjorn.nystedt@scilifelab.se, +46 18 471 44 13

Interviews will be held continuously during the recruitment period

Welcome with your application at the latest 2018-03-14, UFV-PA 2019/516

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