Dear All, this opportunity should be suitable for many with a few years of bioconductor experience. Best regards, Jan Bioinformatician (POST REF: IRC86333) ===================================== For full details please refer to http://www.pirbright.ac.uk/jobs/Jobs.aspx ----- 8< ----------------------------------------------------------------- PURPOSE The Centre for Integrative Biology consists of bioinformaticians, mathematical biologists, epidemiologists and statisticians who support and develop the viral diseases-led research of the Institute. The Centre has a dual role, carrying out its own research, while also providing support to scientists involved in quantitative biology. Members collaborate closely with laboratory and field scientists and strengthen the design and analysis of in vivo and in vitro studies on host-pathogen interactions and of national and international surveillance and epidemiological activities at the Institute. The post holder will develop a programme of research in bioinformatics in collaboration with Institute scientists. He or she will also help maintain and develop the bioinformatics infrastructure and provide general bioinformatics support and advice. ORGANISATION POSITION The post will be in the Bioinformatics group and the post holder will report to the Head of Bioinformatics. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for bioinformatics, which will include: * developing a programme of research in bioinformatics * interacting with other members of the Institute to establish collaborative research links * helping maintain and develop the bioinformatics infrastructure * developing/participating in the development of bioinformatics applications and analysis pipelines * providing bioinformatics support and training to staff and students * liaising with bioinformatics groups at other BBSRC institutes and elsewhere * playing a full role in the research life of the Institute and representing it externally as required This job description is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The jobholder will carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required by his/her line manager. The job description and personal specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Human Resources Division and The Pirbright Institute. All employees shall actively participate in the Institute- wide quality assurance system in conjunction with the Institute's Quality Manager. Employees are also expected to safeguard their own health and safety and security by following policies and all employees are responsible for the Health and Safety and security of staff under their management. ----- 8< ----------------------------------------------------------------- Full details for this opportunity are posted at http://www.pirbright.ac.uk/jobs/Jobs.aspx