Researcher in Bioinformatics

16 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Asociatia Transylvanian Institute of Neuroscience

Research Field

Biological sciences » Other
Computer science » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Romania

Application Deadline

17 Mar 2024 - 12:00 (Europe/Bucharest)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 May 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

Yes

Offer Description

The Transylvanian Institute of Neuroscience is organizing a competition for a temp postdoc researcher in bioinformatics, biostatistics, genomics, informatics, applied electronics or a related field. The winning candidate will be hired full-time in the project "Determining the DNA damage network that drives repeat expansion in Huntington’s Disease," a project funded through the PNRR-III-C9-2022-I8 call, with the funding request number 66/14.11.2022.

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Qualifications:

1. PhD in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Genomics, Informatics, Applied Electronics or a related field.

2. Demonstrable experience in GWAS data analysis and omics data integration.

3. Solid programming skills in languages ​​such as Python, R, or Bash.

4. Ability to work in a team and collaborate effectively with international teams as well as manage projects independently.

5. Experience with Huntington's disease is a plus.

6. Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is mandatory.

7. Seniority in the research activity, after obtaining the doctorate, of a maximum of 8 years and no more than 10 years, full-time equivalent.

Specific Requirements

Responsibilities:

1. Analysis and interpretation of data from Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) to identify genetic variations associated with Huntington's disease.

2. Integrating data from various sources, including CRISPR, transcriptomic and proteomic studies, to better understand disease mechanisms.

3. Data integration and data analysis from single-cell RNA and ATAcseq.

4. Development and implementation of algorithms and software for the analysis of genomic, transcriptomic and proteomic data.

5. Collaboration with the international research team in the Balmus Laboratory at Cambridge University to develop data analysis strategies and interpret the results.

6. Writing and presenting the results in English in scientific reports and at international conferences.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Transylvanian Institute of Neuroscience

Country

Romania

State/Province

Cluj

City

Cluj-Napoca

Postal Code

400157

Street

Ploiesti

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Cluj

City

Cluj-Napoca

Website

https://tins.ro/

Street

Pta. Timotei Cipariu 9/20

Postal Code

400191

E-Mail

[email protected]

Mobile Phone

+40727753242

STATUS: EXPIRED