POSITION IDENTIFICATION
Position: Research Associate
Centre: Center for Molecular Medicine & Therapeutics
Department: Medical Genetics
Posting period: January 22 – Feb 23, 2014
Start Date: April 1, 2014, one-year appointment; grant-funded
POSITON SUMMARY:
The Centre for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics at the University of British Columbia seeks applications for a Research Associate in the Wasserman Lab. The Wasserman laboratory partners with a strong genetics community to develop and apply methods for the identification of disease causing variations in genome sequences.
Based on the campus of BC Children’s Hospital, the Wasserman laboratory partners with a strong genetics community to develop and apply methods for the identification of disease causing variations in genome sequences. The work requires close interaction with clinicians to understand the phenotypes of patients. The ideal candidate will apply computational skills to develop innovative ways to discover relationships between gene annotation and patient phenotypes. The project has already led to the discovery of multiple confirmed human disease genes. Experience with BioPython or other modular programming tools for genome analysis is a strong advantage.
MAJOR RESPONSIBLITIES
- Conduct research and supervise projects in the subject of Applied Genome Analysis on developing and applying methods for the identification of disease causing variations in genome sequences
- Develop and apply methods for the identification of disease causing variations in genome sequences
- Interact closely with clinicians to understand the phenotypes of research subjects
- Apply computational skills to develop innovative ways to discover relationships between gene annotation and patient phenotypes
- Present findings at local, national and international scientific meetings where the impression can have direct influence on future scientific funding
- Write manuscripts describing the findings
- Assist in the development of grant and scholarship applications related to the research
- Contribute to quarterly and annual reports related to the research projects.
- Work with principal investigator to ensure that all scientific milestones are achieved.
- Oversee the daily activities of Applied Genome Analysis trainees and direct a portion of the effort of a scientific programmer.
- Oversee development of internet resources requiring CGI programming with the perl computer scripting language
- Perform other related duties.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
- Ph.D. degree in a life sciences discipline
- Plus a minimum of 3 years demonstrated post-doctoral experience in bioinformatics with focus on genome sequence data processing and analysis.
Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of bioinformatics, with emphasis on genome sequence analysis and gene annotation
- Knowledge of scientific tools, technologies and online resources for gene disease relationship prediction
- Perl programming, or Python
- SQL database use via API interfaces
- Use of gene network analysis tools
- Use of project management tools for scientific interaction, such as wikis or shared document repositories.
Please email your cover letter and CV to tide@cmmt.ubc.ca by the closing date. Due to the number of resumes we receive, we are unable to confirm receipt of submissions over the phone, or provide the status of competitions except to those who are selected for an interview.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We especially welcome applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.