Research Fellow in Molecular Biology/Systems Biology : Coventry


University of Warwick
Warwick Medical School and Warwick Systems Biology Centre
Division of Biomedical Cell Biology
Research Fellow in Molecular Biology/Systems Biology
Salary : £27,854 – £36,298 paRef: 73083-073
Fixed Term Contract for 36 Months
You will work on a BBSRC project unraveling genome-wide questions regarding DNA replication in fission yeast. You will join an interdisciplinary team studying the different factors that affect the DNA replication process utilising state-of-the-art molecular biology techniques including next generation sequencing and microarrays. You will be expected to undertake statistical analysis of high throughput biological data using a variety statistical and bioinformatic methods in conjunction with modeling collaborators. The project focus will be on answering key questions using hypothesis testing and model selection techniques.
You will have a PhD in molecular biology or genetics, and ideally be skilled in analysis and integration of large diverse data sets. Previous experience with high throughput sequencing analysis, microarrays and/or bioinformatic analysis will be an advantage. Experience of writing scientific papers/reports and good communication skills with other disciplines are desirable. You will work within a collaborative team of experimentalists and theorists, and an interest in biological questions is expected.
Please include a full CV and a covering letter with your application form explaining how your skills meet the requirements, what you can bring to the post and why the post interests you.
Enquiries to Dr Jacob Dalgaard (J.Z.Dalgaard@Warwick.ac.uk).
For further details and an application form please visit our website below.
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Closing date: 7 August 2013
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