PoloGGB is a non-profit public-private partnership operating in the field of genetics, ecology and genomics. We are recruiting a bioinformatician with experience in molecular biology and metagenomics to work in a collaborative project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation aimed at the discovery of novel CRISPR/Cas from mosquito microbiota. The candidate will collaborate with scientists at Imperial College London and Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston, US) and with the Ecology plat-form of Polo GGB in Terni.

Candidates for this position will have a PhD (or equivalent experience) in Biological Sciences or a related discipline and experience in bioinformatic analysis. Knowledge of CRISPR is required. The ideal candidate must be able to work in a team, with a problem-solving attitude and must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of English language is required.

The skills required to fulfill the post are:

• Expertise in Next Generation Sequencing analysis
• Expertise in Biology and Genetics
• Knowledge of CRISPR technology
• Skills in bioinformatics
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Presentation skills

The position is full-time, fixed-term for up to 3 years, with the possibility of extension depending on the renewal of the project.
For more information please contact the scientific manager Dr Alekos Simoni a.simoni@pologgb.com and HR officer Letizia Cinti l.cinti@pologgb.com supplying your CV, cover letter and contacts for your referees.

DETAILS:

• Employer: Polo d'Innovazione Genomica Genetica e Biologia SCaRL
• Website: http://www.pologgb.com
• Location: Genomics and Bioinformatic Laboratory – Siena Italy
• Posted: November 13, 2019
• Expires: December 31, 2019
• Job type: Postdoctoral
• Salary: to be defined
• Qualifications: Postgraduate - Doctorate/PhD
• Employment type: Contract
• Job hours: Full-time