Bioinformatics Specialist,Computational Specialist (Population Genomics),Bioinformatics Postdoctoral Fellow.... many more@ Genome institute of singapore





(1)Bioinformatics Specialist

Position Code: SC10125You will work in a dynamic multi-disciplinary team and collaborate with other bioinformaticians and biologists in implementing heterogeneous databases, web interfaces and analytical pipelines for high throughput data analysis and interpretation to address important biological questions. You will work in development of computational methods to analyze and compare Next Generation Sequencing data analysis protocols.Closing on 30 Sep 2013 Requirements
  • A Master’s/Bachelor’s Degree in Bioinformatics/Statistics/Computer Science/Biology or any relevant scientific/engineering/mathematical discipline
  • Background in scripting languages, Perl, Unix programming is essential
  • Experience with higher level programming language C/C++/JAVA is a plus
  • Excellent skills in Perl/Bioperl, shell and the unix programming
  • Experience with building web interfaces
  • Experience in designing and implementing databases with mySQL or Oracle.
  • Good understanding of biology
  • Working experience with biological data, data analysis (especially sequence data analysis), phylogenetic or data mining would be an advantage.
  • Statistics knowledge is a plus
  • Must be a good team player
  • Entry level candidates will also be considered



(2)Faculty Positions in Computational and Systems Biology

Position Code: SC10143We seek outstanding researchers with the potential to establish impactful, independent and creative research programs at the GIS. Candidates are expected to have significant experience in the analysis of genome-wide/cell-wide biological datasets and to have demonstrated exceptional originality and excellence in their work.Closing on 30 Sep 2013 RequirementsWe have immediate openings and expect to fill several positions in the next few years. We welcome applicants in all areas of Computational and Systems Biology. Areas of particular interest include: Regulatory Genomics and Epigenomics, Microbial Evolution and Metagenomics, Systems Biology and Cancer Genomics. Applicants should submit a CV, a statement of research interests and the names of three references by email (with job code "CSB-I" in the subject line) to: gisrecruit@gis.a-star.edu.sg.

(3)Team Leader in Computational Genomics

Position Code: SC10142We seek outstanding collaborative computational scientists with strong communication skills and an interest in working closely with wet-lab scientists and clinicians in a multi-disciplinary biomedical research environment. Candidates are expected to have significant experience in the innovative analysis of genome-wide/cell-wide biological datasets and in the coordination of large collaborative projects in genomics. Closing on 30 Sep 2013 RequirementsWe have immediate openings and expect to fill several positions in the next few years. We welcome applicants in all areas of Computational and Systems Biology. Areas of particular interest include: Regulatory Genomics and Epigenomics, Microbial Evolution and Metagenomics, Systems Biology and Cancer Genomics. Applicants should submit a CV, a statement of research interests and the names of three references by email (with job code "CSB-II" in the subject line) to: gisrecruit@gis.a-star.edu.sg

(4)Bioinformatics Postdoctoral Fellow: Genomic Analysis of Circulating Tumor Cells

Position Code: SC10155The Prabhakar group is looking for a well-trained, talented and creative Postdoctoral Fellow to lead the computational analysis of multidimensional next-gen sequencing data from circulating tumor cells and matched primary tumor samples. This is a large, well-funded oncogenomics project that has just gotten under way. The project will involve integrative bioinformatic analysis and development of new statistical and algorithmic approaches.Closing on 30 Sep 2013 RequirementsCandidates should have a PhD in a quantitative discipline, programming experience, a strong publication record and experience in one or more of the following areas: cancer genomics, genome-scale analysis, transcriptomics, next-gen sequence analysis and regulatory genomics. Experience in interdisciplinary collaborations is a plus. To apply, please email your CV and names of references to: prabhakars@gis.a-star.edu.sg URL: http://www.gis.a-star.edu.sg/internet/site/investigator/investigator.php?user_id=94 


(5)Bioinformatics Postdoctoral Fellow: Human Epigenomic Variation in Development and Disease

Position Code: SC10156The Prabhakar group has an opening for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the area of statistical epigenomics and human population variation. The group has initiated multiple large-scale projects that use Next-Gen sequencing to understand the role of transcriptional regulation and epigenomics in mediating the effects of genetic variants on human development and disease. Specific areas of interest include stem cell development and neuronal disorders such as autism and major depression.The Fellow will be expected to lead the development of statistical techniques and algorithms for analyzing next-gen sequence data and polymorphism data in control and affected cohorts. The role will involve close collaboration with wet-lab members of the group to interpret data and design new experiments.Closing on 30 Sep 2013 RequirementsCandidates should have a PhD in a mathematical discipline, a solid conceptual understanding of probability and statistics, programming experience, a strong publication record and experience in one or more of the following areas: genome-scale analysis, epigenomics, next-gen sequence analysis and gene regulatory sequence analysis. A basic conceptual understanding of molecular biology as it relates to genomics is highly desired. To apply, please email your CV and names of references to: prabhakars@gis.a-star.edu.sg URL:http://www.gis.a-star.edu.sg/internet/site/investigator/investigator.php?user_id=94 

(6)Research Officer/Bioinformatics Specialist (Human Genetics)

Position Code: SC10154The candidate will work in a human genetics group that is active in the genetic association studies of human diseases. The major duty of this position is to perform genetic association analysis (including genome wide association study/GWAS and provide statistical support for other genetic studies of diseases. Closing on 31 Aug 2013 Requirements
  • A Master’s/Bachelor’s Degree in Bioinformatics, computer Science, statistics or any relevant scientific/engineering/mathematical discipline
  • Good knowledge of Java/C++, Perl, Unix shell scripts
  • Familiarity with software PLINK and IMPUTE
  • Knowledge of statistics and genetics is a plus
  • Working experience with biological data, data analysis (e.g. UCSC genome browser) is an advantage
  • Must be a good team player and a fast learner