Job Description: PostDoc (3 years) position in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology at the Department of Science and Technology, University of Sannio, Benevento, Italy
Applications are invited for postdoctoral researchers (Assegno di ricerca) in Bioinformatics in the area of high throughput sequence analysis. This position is associated to a project entitled “Non-Coding RNA Explosion: Novel Implications in Neurotrophin Biology” (FIRB 2012 grant nr. RBFR12QW4I). The aim of this project is to identify non-coding RNAs functionally associated with neurotrophic factors of the neurotrophin family in the model vertebrate zebrafish. The study is expected to provide a panel of new regulatory molecules involved in neurothrophin-regulated signal transduction pathways, under physiological and pathological conditions of the nervous system development and function.
The successful post-doc candidate will work in a multidisciplinary bioinformatics team composed by computer and life sciences researchers, and will strongly cooperate with wet labs of the other partners of the project. He/she will have opportunities to be involved in cutting-edge research with a high potential for career development. The main activities will be focused on data analysis, in particular sequence analysis, comparative genomics, and the development of novel algorithms in the context of ncRNA discovery and regulation.
REQUIREMENTS:
- PhD in bioinformatics, computer science, statistics or related fields
- Basic understanding of molecular biology
- Experience in bioinformatics
- Experience in data analysis
- Excellent programming skills (at least Perl/Bioperl and R/Bioconductor)
- Experience with Unix/Linux environments
- Publication record in peer-reviewed journals
- Good comprehension of biologically relevant problems and good problem-solving skills
- Adequate level of English
- Age <= 32
TERMS: The start date for this position is expected to be in the second half of 2013 and its duration is of 3 (three) years.
LOCALE: The main venues for the position will be the University of Sannio in Benevento (http://www.unisannio.it) and the Institute of Genetic Research (Biogem, http://www.biogem.it) in Ariano Irpino (AV). Benevento is a nice southern Italy city with a well-preserved historic centre, conveniently located in the middle way between Naples and Apulia coast. University of Sannio is a young and emerging University that grants degrees in Computer Science, Biotechnology, and PhD programs in Computer Engineering and Bioinformatics. Biogem is a nonprofit research institute situated in a campus of 33.000 square metres of which 8.000 are devoted to research laboratories, teaching facilities and services. Benevento and the territory around offer a variety of cultural opportunities all year around, a modest cost of living, and last but not least excellent food and wine (more info on: http://www.eptbenevento.it).
SALARY: 19,367 euros per year (net salary).
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants can send their application letter to: lcerulo@unisannio.it and ceccarelli@unisannio.it, including, CV with a list of publications, a brief description of research interests, and the full contact information of three referees. The selected candidates will be included in a short list and contacted for an interview (by Skype video call).
DEADLINE: open until position is filled
Inquiries for further information can be sent directly to Luigi Cerulo, email: lcerulo@unisannio.it