[Bioinformatics] Postdoctoral position in epigenomics lab in Australia

[Bioinformatics IDP-Seminar Series]

Advertised:	External Website, Friday 25 November 2011






RESEARCH ASSOCIATE/RESEARCH ASSISTANT PROFESSOR  (REF: 3797)
SYSTEMS BIOLOGIST
CENTRE FOR COMPUTATIONAL SYSTEMS BIOLOGY

An outstanding opportunity to be involved in exciting epigenomics/genomics research projects in a world class research environment located in a city with exceptional quality of life

•	3 year appointment
•	Salary:  Level A $77,328 p.a. 
•	Salary range:  Level B $81,400 - $96,663 p.a.
•	Closing date: Friday, 13 January 2012

Applications are invited from a highly motivated scientist to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment on epigenomics/genomics research projects within both plant and animal systems. You will join a dedicated team of bioinformaticists/mathematicians/statisticians who analyse the genomic, epigenomic, transcriptomic, proteomic and metabolomic data produced by the Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology (CoE PEB) researchers.  A wider aim of the CoE PEB will be to promote the understanding and uptake of modern systems orientated approaches within biotech research and industry in WA, both in plant and animal sciences.

You will lead the integrative data analysis for key research projects that aim to answer fundamental unresolved questions in plants and animals concerning the regulation of genomic information by epigenetic mechanisms.  Additionally, you will also lead the analysis and interpretation of a variety of high-throughput DNA sequencing experiments performed in the CoE PEB, including whole-genome profiling of DNA methylation, transcriptome, protein-DNA interactions, and chromatin modifications profiles. Applicants must have a PhD in computational biology, molecular biology or related discipline.  Previous experience in genomics and the computational analysis of next-generation DNA sequencing data would be an advantage.

The position will involve tight collaboration with CoE PEB researchers and close links to nearby computing centres such as iVEC at UWA and the Centre for Comparative Genomics based at Murdoch University.

For further information regarding the position please contact Winthrop Professor Ryan Lister by email ryanlister at gmail.com.

* PLEASE NOTE: The University will be closed from 12 noon Friday 23 December 2011 until Wednesday 4 January 2012 inclusive.

Application Details: The position description follows. Written applications quoting the reference number, personal contact details, qualifications and experience, along with contact details of three referees should be sent to Director, Human Resources, The University of Western Australia, M350, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley WA 6009 or emailed to jobs at uwa.edu.au by the closing date.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA

POSITION DESCRIPTION


POSITION IDENTIFICATION
Faculty:	Life & Physical Science
School/Admin Dept:
Centre:	ARC Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology
Section: 	Centre of Computational Systems Biology
Position Number:		310887
Position Title:	Research Associate / Research Assistant Professor
Position Classification:	Level A or B
Supervisor Title:	Professor of Computational Systems Biology
Supervisor Position Number:	309820

ROLE STATEMENT
The appointee will, as directed by the Professor of Computational Systems Biology, lead the analysis and interpretation of a variety of high-throughput DNA sequencing experiments.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Contribute to internationally competitive research projects using computational and systems approaches to study plant and animal genomic/epigenomic regulatory processes.

Promote the research program of the Centre via publication of research papers and presentations at international conferences.

Supervise student projects and provide high-level research expertise to colleagues.


THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA

POSITION DESCRIPTION


Faculty:	Life & Physical Science
School/Admin Dept:
Centre:	ARC Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology
Section: 	Centre of Computational Systems Biology
Position Number:		310887
Position Title:	Research Associate / Research Assistant Professor
Position Classification:	Level A or B
Supervisor Title:	Professor of Computational Systems Biology
Supervisor Position Number:	309820


SPECIFIC WORK CAPABILITIES (SELECTION CRITERIA): (Minimum requirements to perform the duties of the position e.g. PhD).

A PhD in computer science, bioinformatics, mathematics or biology (molecular biology, genetics, genomics, biochemistry).

Postdoctoral or post-graduate research experience in bioinformatics or systems biology.

A good knowledge and understanding of the statistical approaches used to analyse genomics datasets, in particular high-throughput sequencing data.

A demonstrated ability to develop new data analysis pipelines.

Experience with higher order genomic dataset integration/analysis.

A demonstrated ability to work productively in a team environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly as applied to the preparation of scientific papers, presentations and reports.

Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.

Experience in the computational analysis of next-generation DNA sequencing data


Positions directly supervised:

Number of positions for which responsible:



POSITION APPROVALS

Signature _____________________              Signature _____________________________
(Supervisor)						      (Head of School/Admin Department)

DATE_______________________________DATE ________________________________



Matteo Pellegrini
Associate Professor
Department of Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology
UCLA
P. O. Box 951606
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1606
Office: 3000C Terasaki Life Sciences Building
Office tel. (310) 825-0012
fax: (310) 206-3987
http://pellegrini.mcdb.ucla.edu
matteop at mcdb.ucla.edu



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