Bioinformatician (POST REF: IRC86333)

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For full details please refer to

 

    http://www.pirbright.ac.uk/jobs/Jobs.aspx

 

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PURPOSE

 

The Centre for Integrative Biology consists of bioinformaticians,

mathematical biologists, epidemiologists and statisticians who support

and develop the viral diseases-led research of the Institute. The

Centre has a dual role, carrying out its own research, while also

providing support to scientists involved in quantitative biology.

Members collaborate closely with laboratory and field scientists and

strengthen the design and analysis of in vivo and in vitro studies on

host-pathogen interactions and of national and international

surveillance and epidemiological activities at the Institute. The post

holder will develop a programme of research in bioinformatics in

collaboration with Institute scientists. He or she will also help

maintain and develop the bioinformatics infrastructure and provide

general bioinformatics support and advice.

 

 

ORGANISATION POSITION

 

The post will be in the Bioinformatics group and the post holder will

report to the Head of Bioinformatics.

 

 

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Responsible for bioinformatics, which will include:

 

* developing a programme of research in bioinformatics

* interacting with other members of the Institute to establish

  collaborative research links

* helping maintain and develop the bioinformatics infrastructure

* developing/participating in the development of bioinformatics applications and

  analysis pipelines

* providing bioinformatics support and training to staff and students

* liaising with bioinformatics groups at other BBSRC institutes and elsewhere

* playing a full role in the research life of the Institute and

  representing it externally as required

 

This job description is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities

and outcomes required of the role. The jobholder will carry out any

other duties as may be reasonably required by his/her line manager.

The job description and personal specification may be reviewed on an

ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Human

Resources Division and The Pirbright Institute.

 

All employees shall actively participate in the Institute- wide

quality assurance system in conjunction with the Institute's Quality

Manager. Employees are also expected to safeguard their own health and

safety and security by following policies and all employees are

responsible for the Health and Safety and security of staff under

their management.

 

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Full details for this opportunity are posted at

 

    http://www.pirbright.ac.uk/jobs/Jobs.aspx