We are seeking to recruit a
Computational Biologist
(40 h/week)
With 28,000 students and more than 5,000 employees, the University of Innsbruck is the largest and most important research and educational institution in Western Austria.
The European Translational Oncology Prevention and Screening (EUTOPS) Institute (
https://eutops.institute/institute) is a new research institute at the University of Innsbruck, supported by the Land Tirol and led by Professor Martin Widschwendter, who also holds a professorship at University College London, UK and a guest professorship at the Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. Our research focus is to identify and validate epigenetic signatures for individualised prevention, risk prediction, and early detection of cancer in line with the principles of P4 medicine (predictive, preventive, personalised and participatory). Within this context, our work focuses on DNA methylation-based risk prediction and monitoring of cancer preventive measures in a translational setting, applying high throughput methodologies in international clinical trials and population-based samples.
The Role:
We are currently seeking to recruit a Computational Biologist to join a team supporting the wide range of EUTOPS projects. This is a highly exciting and extremely responsible position within Professor Martin Widschwendter’s EUTOPS Institute research team (an interdisciplinary, international, and highly motivated team with expertise in epigenetics, clinical research, biostatistics, oncology, pathology, cytology, and molecular pathology). We highly value team members capable of working independently with a sense of self-initiative and “can do” attitude.
Your Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Analysing Illumina EPIC array, genome sequencing, single cell RNA sequencing, and RT-PCR data.
- Developing new methods and workflows for storing, handling and analysing the above data.
- Supporting the conception of studies and planning of large-scale initiatives.
- Presentation of research results at national and international conferences and congresses.
- Writing scientific reports and publications.
Your profile:
Essential
- Completed PhD in bioinformatics / computational biology / biostatistics or a related quantitative field (e.g. mathematics, statistics, physics) with an interest in biological research issues.
- Experience of working in a research environment and a proven publication record.
- Experience in managing large (epi)genetic and phenotypic datasets as evidenced by publication performance.
- Experience with epidemiological data collection and analysis.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to collaboration in research.
- Excellent teamwork and project group interaction and cooperation.
- Good proficiency in German and English (with a willingness to acquire German language skills if necessary).
- Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to work independently, precisely and prioritise work to meet objectives and tight deadlines.
Desirable
- The ability to work in R, Shell, and/or BASH, experience with single-cell sequencing data analysis, experience with data management, and github.
The position is available for one year in the first instance with the possibility of an extension thereafter.
The minimum salary for this position is €3.946 /month (14 times). The remuneration increases with relevant professional experience. In addition, the university offers numerous attractive additional benefits (
http://www.uibk.ac.at/universitaet/zusatzleistungen/).
As part of its personnel policy, the University of Innsbruck attaches great importance to equal opportunities and diversity. The University of Innsbruck strives to increase the proportion of women it employs and therefore expressly invites qualified women to apply. This particularly applies to management roles as well as to scientific positions. In the event of under-representation, priority will be given to women with the same qualifications.
In order to comply with Austrian disability legislation, qualified persons are expressly encouraged to apply.
www.uibk.ac.at/karriere
If you are interested in applying for this position please send your CV and a covering letter to Dr Julie Bennett at
Julie.Bennett@uibk.ac.at by
Tuesday 04 January 2022. For informal enquiries please contact Professor Martin Widschwendter at
martin.widschwendter@uibk.ac.at or Dr Chiara Herzog at
Chiara.Herzog@uibk.ac.at