Bioinformatician (temporary employment)

Ref. No. SU FV-4706-23

at the Department of Molecular Biosciences, The Wenner-Gren Institute . Closing date: 10 January 2024.

Research at the Department of Molecular Biosciences, The Wenner-Gren Institute (MBW) experimentally addresses fundamental problems in molecular cell biology, integrative biology, and infection and immunobiology. State-of-the art and advanced methodologies are applied in a professional research environment characterized by its well-established international profile. The institute has 30 research groups with a research staff of 170, of which 55 are PhD students. Read more about MBW at www.su.se/mbw .

Project description
The position will be associated primarily with Prof. Neus Visa's research group at MBW and also with Prof. Eva Sverremark-Ekström's research group. Research in the Visa lab aims to understand the mechanisms by which RNA and RNA degradation by the exosome contribute to chromatin regulation, gene expression and genome integrity. Ongoing projects focus on 1) the molecular mechanisms by which the nuclear exosome contributes to efficient DNA repair in human cells, and 2) the role of snoRNAs in the regulation of chromatin packaging and gene expression. The research in the Sverremarks-Ekström lab focuses on how the immune system is shaped by interactions between immune cells and intestinal bacteria and on the mechanisms behind these processes.

Main responsibilities
We are looking for a bioinformatician in large-scale DNA/RNA-sequencing who will contribute with bioinformatics competence and perform advanced analyses in various areas. The position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to different research projects in the areas of RNA biology and immunology and to work together with molecular biologists in an international research environment. The role includes analysis and integration of data from various types of experiments such as RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq and cut&tag. In collaboration with other researchers in the group, you are also expected to contribute to experimental design and project development.

Qualification requirements
The applicant must hold a PhD degree in the fields of molecular biology, biochemistry or equivalent. The ideal candidate should have excellent bioinformatics skills in genomics, transcriptomics and large-scale DNA sequencing (NGS) and demonstrated scientific productivity in relevant disciplines. Experience working in a Linux environment and R (or Python) programming are required. Excellent English language skills, both spoken and written, are also a requirement.

Terms of employment
This is a full-time, for 12 months. The starting date is upon agreement. 

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Contact 
Further information about the position can be obtained from Prof. Neus Visa, telephone: +46 8 16 41 11, [email protected] .
Lab website  Group Visa - Stockholm University (su.se)

Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, [email protected] , Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/OFR), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, [email protected] , and [email protected] (SEKO).

Application
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