Bioinformatician / Analyst - Plant Bioinformatics Aberystwyth University -Institute of Biological Environmental and Rural Sciences

Aberystwyth University

Bioinformatician / Analyst - Plant Bioinformatics


Aberystwyth University -Institute of Biological Environmental and Rural Sciences


Fixed term for 3 years
Grade 7: £31,331 - £36,298
The Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) is a world class research, enterprise and education centre at Aberystwyth University.  It is an internationally recognised centre of excellence and students' choice for the study of biological, environmental and rural sciences.
This position within the BBSRC-funded Institute Strategic Programmes at IBERS will focus on developing bioinformatics approaches to exploit the potential of new sequencing technologies in the overall context of developing a sustainable bio-based economy for food and fuel security. Working in close collaboration with the IBERS bioinformatics research leaders and team, the focus will be on processing and assembling de novo genome and transcriptome next generation sequencing (NGS) data for ryegrasses, forage legumes, oats and the bioenergy grass, Miscanthus. With the ability to work independently within the overall programme, the post-holder will take the lead in establishing tailored and automated pipelines and developing integrated platforms to access, analyse and visualize sequence, annotation and other datasets. Through having excellent communication skills the post-holder will be able to deliver appropriate training to staff and students in the analysis of NGS data. By establishing and maintaining links with other bioinformaticians and computer scientists within and outside of the University, the post-holder will facilitate the execution of existing and future collaborative work programmes. This post represents an excellent opportunity to join a productive bioinformatics program in a translationally focused innovative research environment.
For an informal discussion regarding the post, you may contact:-
Narcis Fernandez-Fuentes (naf4@aber.ac.uk)
Ian Armstead (ipa@aber.ac.uk) +44(0)1970 823108
Iain Donnison (isd@aber.ac.uk); +44(0)1970 823092
Ref: IBERS.13.21
Closing Date: 27 May 2013
For information and application forms please go to www.aber.ac.uk/en/hr/jobs/vacancies-external/
Completed Applications Forms should be signed and returned to the Human Resources Recruitment Team by e-mail, fax or post. Email address: vacancies@aber.ac.uk / Tel:  01970 628555 / Fax:  01970 622975
NOTE: Please put the post reference on the front of your envelope and on your application form.
We are a Bilingual Institution which operates a Welsh Language scheme and is committed to Equal Opportunities.
Appointments are normally made within 4-8 weeks of the closing date.  If we have not been in touch within this timescale you may assume that your application is not being further considered and no other communication will be sent.

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