To reinforce our team in Zürich, Switzerland, we are seeking a
Post diploma student Microbial Genomics and Bioinformatics
Employer
Agroscope
Work Location
Zürich, Switzerland
Employment fraction
100%
Type of contract
temporary
Job tasks
Agroscope is the Swiss centre of excellence for research in agriculture, nutrition and the environment. We have an opening for a candidate with a master thesis (ideally bioinformatics, computational biology) to join AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Start date: October 1, 2023 (or upon agreement)
We offer competent supervision and guidance in the frame of our research group, insights into a highly interesting field at the interface of research and practical applications, and options for further education. Previous candidates gained relevant work experience and co-authorship(s) on one or more scientific publications.
Tasks
- De novo genome assembly using NGS data from different technologies (Illumina, PacBio, Oxford Nanopore Technologies) and genome annotation of microorganisms (bacteria, yeasts, fungi)
- Comparative genomic analyses to identify core, accessory and strain-specific genes of strains isolated from microbiomes (comparison to known strains)
- Data analysis of RNA-Seq data (differential gene expression analysis), gene set enrichment analyses
- Data analysis of proteomics data
- Preparation of scientific reports, contribution to publications
- Maintenance /extension of existing data analysis pipelines (genome assembly, RNA-Seq, proteomics)
We offer competent supervision and guidance in the frame of our research group, insights into a highly interesting field at the interface of research and practical applications, and options for further education. Previous candidates gained relevant work experience and co-authorship(s) on one or more scientific publications.
Tasks
- De novo genome assembly using NGS data from different technologies (Illumina, PacBio, Oxford Nanopore Technologies) and genome annotation of microorganisms (bacteria, yeasts, fungi)
- Comparative genomic analyses to identify core, accessory and strain-specific genes of strains isolated from microbiomes (comparison to known strains)
- Data analysis of RNA-Seq data (differential gene expression analysis), gene set enrichment analyses
- Data analysis of proteomics data
- Preparation of scientific reports, contribution to publications
- Maintenance /extension of existing data analysis pipelines (genome assembly, RNA-Seq, proteomics)
Profile requirements
- Recently (not more than 12 months ago) finished Master’s degree (FH, ETH or University)
- Motivated scientist with a degree in IT/Bioinformatics/Microbiology
- Experience in the analysis of functional genomics data (genome assembly, comparative genomics, RNA-Seq, proteomics pathway analysis)
- Knowledge in the analysis of metagenomics data is a plus
- Solid programming experience (Linux scripting/bash, R, Python), experience managing virtual systems
- Knowledge of German and English (oral, written)
- Strong team player with good communication skills
- Motivated scientist with a degree in IT/Bioinformatics/Microbiology
- Experience in the analysis of functional genomics data (genome assembly, comparative genomics, RNA-Seq, proteomics pathway analysis)
- Knowledge in the analysis of metagenomics data is a plus
- Solid programming experience (Linux scripting/bash, R, Python), experience managing virtual systems
- Knowledge of German and English (oral, written)
- Strong team player with good communication skills
How to apply