Postdoctor in bioinformatics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply
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Department of Experimental Medical Science
Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.
Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.
The Research group
Protein Structure and Bioinformatics group investigates genetic and other variations and their effects on DNA, RNA and protein, on structural, functional and other levels. We have developed several of the most reliable variation effect predictors as PON-P2 and PON-MMR for variant pathogenicity, PON-Sol and PON-Stab for molecular effects and PON-mt-tRNA and PON-BTK for molecule-specific predictions. We use and develop bioinformatic methods to reveal the significance of the variants especially in the relation of diseases. The group is lead by professor Mauno Vihinen.
We offer
Lund University is a government agency, which means that you receive special benefits, generous holidays and a favorable occupational pension. Read more on the university's website about being employed at Lund University Work with us.
Resposibilities
As an postdoctor you will be working with: develop analysis methods and perform analyses of genomic and other variation data sets to reveal their relevance for biological processes, functions and genetic diseases.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Candidate should have a PhD degree in bioinformatics, computational biology or on a related field
- Strong background in bioinformatics
- Knowledge in programming, databases and data analysis is required
- Excellent skills in oral presentation and good writing skills
- Expertise on working in Unix/Linux environments
Desirable
- Knowledge about relevant areas in biology, medicine (molecular biology), structural biology,
biochemistry or genetics - Knowledge of biomedical resources and infrastructures
- Competences within medical statistics and statistical programming, preferably in R
- Expertise in genomic data analysis
Other information
We are now looking for a postdoctor in bioinformatics. The position is full-time for 2 years temporary employment as an assistant researcher. The desired start date is January 1, 2023 or by agreement.
About The Faculty of Medicin
| Type of employment | Temporary position |
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| Contract type | Full time |
| First day of employment | 2023-01-01 |
| Salary | Månadslön |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 100 % |
| City | Lund |
| County | Skåne län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | PA2022/2938 |
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| Published | 06.Sep.2022 |
| Last application date | 09.Oct.2022 11:59 PM CEST |