Postdoctoral Positions in Genomics and Bioinformatics
Date Posted Thursday, 15 July 2010
Location Barcelona, Spain
Institute Information Institute of Biotechnology and Biomedicine (IBB)
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Bellaterra (Barcelona), 08193
Website: http://ibb.uab.es
Job Description Two openings are available to work on the project entitled “Evolutionary and functional analysis of polymorphic inversions in the human genome”, selected for 5-year funding through an ERC Starting Grant from the European Research Council. This project aims to improve our understanding on the impact of inversions in the human genome at multiple levels by combining methods of different disciplines, such as next-generation genomic techniques, bioinformatics, population genetics, and molecular evolution. Successful candidates will form part of a young, very dynamic, and interdisciplinary research team located at the Institute of Biotechnology and Biomedicine (IBB) of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB).

The IBB is a multidisciplinary and international center located at the heart of the beautiful UAB campus, which has been designated Campus of International Excellence in biomedicine. It is located in Bellaterra, a small residential town just 20 km away from Barcelona and with excellent public transportation connections.

Available positions:
We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a PhD degree and research experience in the following relevant fields:

1. Postdoc expert in high-throughput genomics and molecular biology techniques. The main role will be to develop new high-throughput methods to genotype inversions and study the distribution of these inversions in human populations with the help of a technician. Experience with next-generation sequencing techniques will be highly valued.

2. Postdoc with strong background in bioinformatic analysis of DNA sequences. This person will be responsible of the study of the functional consequences of inversions by merging all the available information in the human genome (annotation, expression levels, etc).

Conditions:
Salaries will be very competitive according to profile and experience of candidates. Duration of contracts will range from 1 to 4 years.

Starting date:
All positions are available from October 2010.
How to Apply Send a CV and a one-paragraph summary of previous research experience to Mario Cáceres (mcaceres@icrea.cat). Please send application as soon as possible, preferably before September 1st 2010.
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