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            <td>Post doc position in RNA Bioinformatics/Computational
              Biology, Life Sciences, Dundee University, Scotland.</td>
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            <td>Thu, 18 Jun 2015 14:12:17 +0000</td>
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            <th align="RIGHT" nowrap="nowrap" valign="BASELINE">Von: </th>
            <td>Gordon Simpson (Staff) <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:G.G.Simpson@DUNDEE.AC.UK"><G.G.Simpson@DUNDEE.AC.UK></a></td>
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            <td>Gordon Simpson (Staff) <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:G.G.Simpson@DUNDEE.AC.UK"><G.G.Simpson@DUNDEE.AC.UK></a></td>
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            <td><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:ARABUK@JISCMAIL.AC.UK">ARABUK@JISCMAIL.AC.UK</a></td>
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                  vertical-align: baseline;">Post-Doctoral Scientist:
                  Regulated Transcription Termination in Arabidopsis</strong></div>
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                      This is an exciting opportunity for a highly
                      motivated and skilled
                      bioinformatician/computational biologist to join a
                      BBSRC funded project answering fundamental
                      questions on eukaryotic transcription. We
                      encourage applications from scientists with strong
                      computational or data analysis skills obtained in
                      a different discipline (e.g. Physics/Chemistry)
                      who are keen to transfer their talents to the
                      challenges of biological research.</p>
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                      The project builds on the highly successful
                      interdisciplinary collaboration between the
                      bioinformatics research group of Prof. Geoff
                      Barton and the molecular biology group of Prof.
                      Gordon Simpson. It will exploit massively parallel
                      “Next Generation Sequencing” (NGS) to dissect the
                      mechanisms controlling transcription termination
                      and how it can be regulated. The project will
                      integrate existing, unique datasets with the
                      sequencing of the nascent transcriptome. The
                      results of the bioinformatics will influence the
                      design and interpretation of future transcriptome
                      studies.</p>
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                        font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">Essential
                        experience:</strong> at least 3 years relevant
                      postdoctoral experience including 3-years minimum
                      demonstrated research experience of
                      programming/data analysis/development with
                      demonstrated skills in at least one of – Perl,
                      Python, Java, C/C++ in a Unix/Linux environment
                      and knowledge of statistics. Good communication
                      and interpersonal skills together with a high
                      level intellectual curiosity and willingness to
                      learn new biological concepts.</p>
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                        experience:</strong> familiarity with molecular
                      biology/structural biology concepts and
                      principles; SQL database design and development;
                      Experience of standard bioinformatics tools,
                      algorithms and techniques. A track-record of
                      bioinformatics techniques commonly applied to
                      high-throughput sequencing experiments (e.g.
                      RNA-seq, de novo transcript assembly). A proven
                      ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.</p>
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                      Appointment at Grade 8 (38,511 - £45,954). There
                      may be an opportunity to appoint candidates who
                      have less experience or who do not fully meet the
                      criteria for the Grade 8 role to a Grade 7
                      (£30,434-£37,394) role.</p>
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                      The Barton Bioinformatics Group provides an
                      excellent environment for bioinformatics research
                      that includes dedicated high-performance computing
                      facilities and support staff. The group has deep
                      expertise in NGS sequence analysis and is located
                      in the recently opened £26m Discovery Centre which
                      provides excellent purpose-built space for
                      computational biology research in an
                      interdisciplinary environment.</p>
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                      The College of Life Sciences (CLS) at Dundee was
                      ranked the top UK biological sciences university
                      department in the UK REF2014. As such, Dundee is a
                      centre of excellence in life sciences research
                      that combines quality of life with quality of
                      science. CLS consistently tops The Scientist
                      Magazine polls of best places to work. Its staff
                      from more than 50 different nationalities creates
                      a vibrant international working environment, with
                      a particularly active Post-Doc Association.</p>
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                      Geoff Barton’s lab web site: <a
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                        href="http://www.compbio.dundee.ac.uk/">http://www.compbio.dundee.ac.uk</a></p>
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                            site: </span></font></span><a
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                        href="http://www.lifesci.dundee.ac.uk/people/gordon-simpson">http://www.lifesci.dundee.ac.uk/people/gordon-simpson</a></p>
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                        position is full-time for 3 years. Closing date
                        for applications is 19th July 2015.</span></p>
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                      It is anticipated that interviews will take place
                      at the end of July.</p>
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                        to apply:</strong></p>
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                      To apply on-line please <a moz-do-not-send="true"
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