We offer:
Job opportunity
A challenging job connecting informatics to robotics and genomics. The candidate will be in charge of the final development of an innovative liquid handler in collaboration with Hamilton Robotics, a company world-leader in the field.
We are:
The mission of the Functional Genomics Laboratory of the University of Verona (Italy) is to carry out genomic analysis, by implementing and developing the state-of-the-art high-throughput technologies into novel applications.
We ask:
We seek for applicants with knowledge in informatics or bioinformatics. The candidate will be responsible for the appropriate programming of a novel liquid handler robot, in order to prepare samples for the next-generation sequencing. He/she will work in close collaboration with Hamilton Robotics and the Functional Genomics Lab at the Department of Biotechnology. We want an independent, creative, innovative and well-organized person with excellent cooperative skills.
Minimum Requirements:
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Graduation from an accredited college or university in one of these fields of study: informatics, computational biology, bioinformatics, computer science or related fields.
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Programming/scripting skills
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Familiar with Unix environment
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Good communication and organizational skills
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Proficiency in English
Desired or preferred:
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PhD in one of these fields of study: informatics, biotechnology, computational biology, bioinformatics, computer science, statistics or related fields.
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Background in biology, molecular biology, genetics or genomics
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Experience with high level programming
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Experience with the setup of automated platforms
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Experience with implementing algorithms
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Management skills
Additional information:
The position is immediately available. In this role you will be supervised by Prof. Massimo Delledonne, head of the Functional Genomics Lab (http://ddlab.sci.univr.it/fgl/index.shtml)
Contact:
Dr. Marzia Rossato: marzia.rossato@univr.it; Tel: +39 045 8027063 Department of Biotechnology, University of Verona Strada le Grazie 15, Cà Vignal 1, 37134 Verona, Italy
