Job Description: You can be part of a fascinating project of a breakthrough in cancer treatment We are looking for independent, dedicated Bioinformaticians as post-doctorate fellows for a project aimed at revealing the mechanisms of cancer-resistance and anti-cancer activity of the hypoxia-tolerant (down to 3% O2), oxidative-stress adapted, long lived (>20 Years) subterranean, blind mole-rat, Spalax

More information:
http://evolution.haifa.ac.il/index.php/29-people/personal-websites/77-personal-site-avivi
Malik et al, 2012, BMC genomics: on differential expression of cancer- and hypoxia-related genes in Spalax ;
Fang et al, Nature Communication, 2014: on the Genome organization of Spalax;
Manov et al., 2013, BMC biology 11, 91: on the cancer-resistance and anti-cancer activity of Spalax.


Qualifications
We expect experienced candidates with a PhD degree in Bioinformatics/ Computational Biology / Genomics with a proven expertise and knowhow to independently handle raw output data of RNA-seq / miR seq/ Genomic, analyze it and can interpret intelligently the relevant biological background.
Accordingly, good analytical skills (good understanding of statistical methods for high-throughput data analysis) are essential background in programming and scripting is required (e.g., experience and knowledge in tools like Bedtools, Ensembl, Linux clusters, R, mysql, Matlab, perl, python, etc.). Familiarity with TCGA (TheCancerGenomicAtlas) and cancer biology is a plus.

Candidates should have fluent spoken and written English (with the ability to independently write scientific manuscripts) and with a respected record of relevant publications in significant impact-factor, peer-reviewed international journals (as evidenced as lead, 1st author, in at least 1-2 publications).


About the Institute of Evolution, University of Haifa, Israel

The University of Haifa is located on top of Mt. Carmel above the Haifa Bay.
It has a vivid social student life, and is close to the cultural and recreational centers of the city.
There is a tentative possibility to get a room (in a shared apartment) in the University dormitories.
The Institute of Evolution is an interdisciplinary institute with scientists working on different organisms, using wide-range of methodologies, which ensures very fruitful scientific interactions.
The hosting Laboratory of Subterranean Mammals Biology includes three senior researchers and seven graduate students from different countries, offering a multicultural atmosphere

Contact Information
Res.Prof. Aaron Avivi aaron@research.haifa.ac.il
Dr. Imad Shams ImadShams@gmail.com

How To Apply

Interested qualifying candidates should email to Prof. Avivi and Dr. Shams:

- a CV (including list of publication and summary of past accomplishments)
- a cover letter stating research interests
- qualifications
- contacts of two or three referees