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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
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Hours Per Week
40
Offer Starting Date
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
laura.rus@tins.ro

Contact

State/Province
Cluj
City
Cluj-Napoca
Website
Street
Pta. Timotei Cipariu 9/20
Postal Code
400191
E-Mail
laura.rus@tins.ro
Mobile Phone
+40727753242