Post Doctoral Associate, Medical Genomics/Bioinformatics

Description

Area:   Medical Genomics/Bioinformatics 

Duration:   1 year with possibility of extension 

Start Date:    Immediate

Salary:   Commensurate with experience

The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Medical Genetics  in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Medical Genomics/Bioinformatics .

Job Description:

The Tarailo-Graovac group is seeking a highly motivated post-doctoral research scholar to be part of an exciting area of deciphering genetic modifiers for rare human disorders using model organism and whole genome sequencing.

This position allows the candidate a unique opportunity to be exposed to multidisciplinary approach (human and model organism genomics; `wet¿ and `dry¿ lab approaches) and to contribute innovative research with a substantial direct translational potential (e.g. better diagnostic and prognostic approaches, and identification of new treatment targets for rare disease patients).

This position offers the candidate opportunity to instruct and supervise technicians, mentor trainees and to develop and lead the individual research program in the Tarailo-Graovac group focused on modulators of rare disease genes. 

Work Performed:

• Providing supervision and mentorship to bioinformatics trainees
• Keeping up-to-date with scientific advances (e.g. relevant literature review, scientific meetings)
• Designing projects and experiments
• Reviewing emerging technological advances (e.g. high throughput sequencing, *omics)
• Compiling, analyzing and interpreting diverse sets of data (e.g. phenomics, genomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics)
• Writing, study reports, manuscripts, reviews
• Communicating results: conference presentations, collaborators nationally and internationally
• Participating in the preparation of grant application packages and communication reports for funders
• Performing applied genome analysis of high throughput sequencing data
• Integrating phenotyping data with genomics/transcriptomics data
• Validating bioinformatics discoveries experimentally (opportunity for hands-on experience)
• Reporting to Dr. Tarailo-Graovac and the team on the progress during regular individual and lab meetings 

Qualifications:

• PhD degree in Genome Sciences, Medical Genetics/Genomics, Bioinformatics or related disciplines  within 3 years
• Extensive knowledge of genomics and genetics
• Extensive knowledge of Unix, Linux, R, Python and/or related programming languages (e.g. Perl)
• Experience with Cluster Computing
• Experience working with animal models of disease (genomics)
• Experience in molecular genetics will be considered and asset
• The candidate is expected to show
  • Drive and enthusiasm to both lead and work as a member of a team
  • Creativity, initiative and good judgment for multi-tasking in a deadline oriented environment
  • Effective oral and written communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to learn new skills quickly
  • Enthusiasm for highly interdisciplinary research and drive to explore emerging techniques
  • Accuracy and attention to detail 

Application Details:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter with research interests, brief statement on their future goals, and fit with the group¿s research focus, curriculum vitae, and the names of three referees willing to provide letters of reference to Maja Tarailo-Graovac at [email protected]. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The position will be open until a suitable candidate is identified.

The terms and conditions of employment are covered under the UCalgary and PDAC Collective Agreement. To find out more about postdoctoral scholar program at the University of Calgary visit our Postdocs website.  

To learn more about postdoctoral scholar opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Postdoc Careers website.

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