The mission of the Functional Genomics Laboratory of the University of Verona (Italy) is to carry out projects in DNA sequencing and analysis, by implementing and developing the state-of-the-art high-throughput technologies. The group has a long standing experience in the analysis of transcriptome and genome in human, plants, animals and bacteria, by using different Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies such as Illumina, PacBio and Oxford Nanopore. The group is constantly involved in the implementation of these technologies into novel applications, such as the single cell sequencing and the metagenomics, thus providing important opportunities in the medical and agricultural fields.
We ask:
We are seeking applicants with knowledge of next-generation sequencing, and genomics and experience in performing computational analysis from high-throughput datasets.
The candidate for this position will be responsible for developing pipe-lines and bioinformatic methods to analyze and interpret next-generation sequencing data for the novel applications developed by the group.
Another primary duty will be the daily supervision of bioinformaticians and PhD students of the group.
We want an independent, creative, innovative and well-organized person with excellent cooperative skills.
Minimum Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a PhD in one of these fields of study: biotechnology, computational biology, (bio)informatics, computer science, statistics or related fields.
Programming/scripting skills (Bash, Perl/Python, R)
Familiar with Unix environment
Good communication and organizational skills
Evidence of scholarly accomplishments/publications in bioinformatics journals
Proficiency in English and scientific writing
Experience with next generation sequencing technologies
Basic knowledge in statistics
Desired or preferred:
Experience with database design and implementation
Background in biology, molecular biology, genetics or genomics
Ability to work collaboratively
Experience in genome assembly and annotation
Experience in RNAseq analysis
Experience in SNV and structural variation analysis
Experience with implementing algorithms
Management skills
Additional information:
In this role you will be supervised by Professor Delledonne, head of the Laboratory of Functional Genomics (http://ddlab.sci.univr.it/fgl/index.shtml). The position offered is for a starting period of one year with possibility of renew (salary 18.000 euros net per annum). The Functional Genomic Laboratory is indeed working in close collaboration with Personal Genomics (http://www.personalgenomics.it/personalgenomics/?lang=en), a spin-off within the University of Verona that is currently expanding.
Contacts:
Prof. Massimo Delledonne
Department of Biotechnology, University of Verona
Strada le Grazie 15, Cà Vignal 1
37134 Verona, Italy
Tel: +39 045 8027962
massimo.delledonne@univr.it
