Project assistant - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Are you curious about the fast-growing field of biotechnology? Do you want to work in a dynamic and creative environment at one of Europe's largest genomics facilities? As a project assistant with us, you will work with processing data from large-scale next generation sequencing instruments, quality control, as well as delivery of data to users via the high-performance computing cluster UPPMAX. The tasks may also include development, improvement, and validation of existing automated systems for data processing and analysis.

The SNP&SEQ Technology Platform (SNP&SEQ) at Uppsala University is part of the Genomics Platform at SciLifeLab. With its modern state-of-the-art instrumentation for SNP-genotyping and next generation sequencing (NGS), SNP&SEQ offers service to users within Swedish academia and industry, as well as to international users. Our multidisciplinary team of project coordinators, research engineers, bioinformaticians, system developers, system administrators, and researchers work closely together to provide access to cutting-edge technologies for genomics research. Each year, >300 terabases of sequencing data are generated from >20,000 samples and >25 billion genotypes are generated from >50,000 samples. More information can be found on our website: https://ngisweden.scilifelab.se/

SNP & SEQ belongs to the Department of Medical Sciences, which is a large clinical institution with approximately 250 employees and more than 300 affiliated employees with Uppsala University Hospital. More information about our department can be found here: www.medsci.uu.se

Qualification requirements:

• University degree in molecular biology, biotechnology, bioinformatics, computer science or equivalent discipline.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Proficiency working in Unix/Linux environment.
• Ability to quickly learn new skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Meriting skills:

• Programming skills in Python
• Experience with shell scripting in Linux.
• Experience with data analysis in R.
• Experience using high-performance computer clusters for, for example for large-scale calculations or data analysis.
• Experience with analyzing NGS data from one or several applications (WGS, WES, RNA-seq, WGBS, ChIP-seq, etc) and technologies (Illumina, PacBio, ONT, etc).
• Familiarity with general methods and applications used in molecular biology and genetics (for example PCR, DNA/RNA sequencing, SNP genotyping, etc).
• Experience with version control using Git.
• Good verbal and written Swedish communication skills.
• Experience working in an accredited environment or according to standard operational procedures (SOPs)

We are looking for a person who is outgoing, responsible, takes initiative and is comfortable working both independently and in groups.  Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities such as a positive attitude towards core facility service activities and teamwork. Since the operations within the facility are accredited by SWEDAC according to the quality standard ISO / IEC 17025, accurate documentation of the daily work is an important part of the job.

Salary: Individual salary

Start date: As soon as possible, or as agreed

Position: 100 %, temporary position 1 year

Please direct any questions about the position to: Ulrika Liljedahl, head of SNP&SEQ ulrika.liljedahl@medsci.uu.se, Elin Övernäs, group leader, elin.overnas@medsci.uu.se

Deadline for applying: January 11, 2022, UFV-PA 2021/5005.