Uppsala University is an international research university focused on the development of science and education. Our most important assets are all the individuals who with their curiosity and their dedication make Uppsala University one of the 100 best universities in the world and one of Sweden’s most exciting work places. Uppsala University has 40,000 students, 6,000 employees and a turnover of SEK 5,500 million.
- Two Bioinformatics specialists (Wallenberg Advanced Bioinformatics Infrastructure) at Science for Life Laboratory Uppsala, placed at the Department for Cell and Molecular biology. The position is permanent with a 6 month probationary period beginning no earlier than December 1 or by appointment.
- SciLifeLab (www.scilifelab.se, www.scilifelab.uu.se) is a national centre for large-scale biological research with advanced technological infrastructure, and currently one of the fastest-growing Life Science research establishments in Europe. SciLifeLab performs multidisciplinary research based on e.g. DNA sequencing, gene expression analyses and proteomics. Bioinformatics and systems biology are central activities at the centre, and a substantial part of the personnel work within these areas. Wallenberg Advanced Bioinformatics Infrastructure (WABI) is SciLifeLab’s national resource for in-depth bioinformatics support, and has since the start early 2013 quickly been established as one of the strongest units for analyses of large-scale genomic data in Sweden. WABI has personnel placed at SciLifeLab both in Stockholm and in Uppsala, and is a central part of the bioinformatics environment at SciLifeLab with close collaboration
- Job assignment : We are now looking for 2 experienced bioinformaticians to the national bioinformatics platform at SciLifeLab (http://scilifelab.uu.se/technologyplatforms/Bioinformatics/), to join WABI. The mission is to provide advanced bioinformatics analyses to some of the most scientifically exciting projects across Sweden, and to provide national courses in bioinformatics. The aim is to enable for Swedish scientists to analyse transcripts and proteins in different organisms related to health and environment. WABI already has ten senior bioinformaticians employed, and you will join an ambitious team with long experience and high competence. Examples of scientific areas at SciLifeLab where WABI is expected to contribute expertise are cancer and complex diseases, evolutionary genomics, metagenomics, as well as ecological and environmental genomics. We also work strategically with integration and combination of data types generated at the various platforms at SciLifeLab, such as chemical biology, structural biology and proteomics.
- A PhD or similar relevant working experience from advanced studies within bioinformatics, either within academia or industry.
- Fluent oral and written communication in English.
- Strong skills in cooperation and communication.
- Postdoctoral studies are a strong merit but not a requirement. Experience of development and applications of bioinformatics and/or biostatistics methodologies for design and analysis of large-scale biological datasets, of functional analyses and experimental design within genomics, as well as interdisciplinary projects within SciLifeLab’s research areas is also a merit. We encourage applicants with previous working experiences from major national and international Life Science centres.
- The positions are permanent with a 6 month’s trial period. The positions will be placed at the Department for Cell and Molecular Biology, Uppsala University.
Requirements :
Uppsala University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and to give equal opportunities to all. Uppsala University strives for a more even gender balance among its employees. Since most employees in this category are men, women are especially invited to apply for this position.
Application : Please send your application marked with ref.nr UFV-PA2013/2688 as soon as possible, but no later than 2013-10-31
Deadline : 31.10.13
