Postdoctoral Research Scientist Metagenomics at Earlham

Profile

Postdoctoral Research Scientist (Metagenomics)
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
Location:
Norwich
Salary:
£33,050 to £40,750
Hours:
Full Time
Contract Type:
Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On:
25th January 2023
Closes:
27th February 2023
Job Ref:
1004217
Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Metagenomics
We’re looking for a well-rounded Bioinformatician to join a collaborative research group investigating the evolution and dynamics of microbial communities. The ideal candidate will have experience in metagenomics, population genetics, or comparative genomics (eukaryotic or prokaryotic). You’ll work alongside multidisciplinary researchers and have access to cutting-edge infrastructure to develop and apply novel genomics approaches.
This post is offered as a strategic 3 2 years BBSRC-funded core position. While the successful applicant will work on independent research projects - ranging from analysing 3rd gen metagenomic sequencing data and understanding microbial communities to evaluating single cell sequencing data, work will be carried out in a collaborative team context.
Project
What is a bacterial species in an ecosystem context? In complex microbiomes, such as the human gut or soils, thousands of pro- and eukaryote species enable a diverse and robust ecosystem. The majority of these microbes interact by competing for similar resources, exchanging metabolites, or predating each other. This is partly enabled by adaptive processes that microbial genomes undergo in a matter of years or even weeks.
To understand these evolutionary processes better, we will explore microbial genome plasticity by combining classical bioinformatics (assembly, genome binning, gene predictions) and population genetics with recent advances in sequencing technology and deep learning. This work will contribute to developing the next generation of metagenomic analysis at unprecedented resolution, resolving ecoevolutionary processes, and determining the processes leading to resilience and functional plasticity in microbial communities.
Requirements and position details
The applicant needs to hold a PhD (or equivalent) in biology, bioinformatics, molecular biology or a related discipline at time of start date with a background and/or interest in at least one of the following subjects:
- Ecology, Evolution, Microbiomes
- Third/next generation sequencing
- Machine Learning
- Genomics and biodiversity
Some exposure to statistics and programming languages (either R, python, Perl, C , or equivalent) is expected. Specialized skills will be taught and developed through mentorship and collaborations.
The Hildebrand group
The Hildebrand group uses metagenomics to research the diversity, community interactions, and evolution of microbes in communities. We develop our own bioinformatic software to tackle microbiome questions from unique & novel research angles.
The group has a joint appointment between the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. and Quadram Institute Bioscience, Norwich, UK. Norwich ranked in the top 10 for UK cities with a beautiful, historical town center and an active gastropub & coffee aficionado scene.
****https://falk.science
Additional information:
Salary on appointment will be within the range £33,050 to £40,750 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This is a full-time post for a contract of 36 months with a possible extension for an additional 24 months.
Interested applicants are encouraged to send their CV with a covering letter.
Interviews will be held early March 2023.
Anticipated start date is summer semester 2023 (1.4.2026), though the exact start date is negotiable. The position is open to National and International applicants (EU and worldwide)
For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website ****or **** or ****
quoting reference 1004217
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy.
The closing date for applications will be 27 February 2023.
We value your feedback on the quality of our adverts. If you have a comment to make about the overall quality of this advert, or its categorisation then please send us your feedback
Advert information
Type / Role:
Subject Area(s):
Location(s):
Job tools
PhD Alert Created
Job Alert Created
Your PhD alert has been successfully created for this search.
Your job alert has been successfully created for this search.
Ok
Ok
PhD Alert Created
Job Alert Created
Your PhD alert has been successfully created for this search.
Your job alert has been successfully created for this search.
Manage your job alerts
Manage your job alerts
Account Verification Missing
In order to create multiple job alerts, you must first verify your email address to complete your account creation
Request verification email
Request verification email
jobs.ac.uk Account Required
In order to create multiple alerts, you must create a jobs.ac.uk jobseeker account
Create Account
Create Account
Alert Creation Failed
Unfortunately, your account is currently blocked. Please login to unblock your account.
Login
Login
Email Address Blocked
We received a delivery failure message when attempting to send you an email and therefore your email address has been blocked. You will not receive job alerts until your email address is unblocked. To do so, please choose from one of the two options below.
Re-verify your email
Update your email
Re-verify your email
Update your email
Max Alerts Reached
A maximum of 5 Job Alerts can be created against your account. Please remove an existing alert in order to create this new Job Alert
Manage your job alerts
Manage your job alerts
Creation Failed
Unfortunately, your alert was not created at this time. Please try again.
Ok
Ok
Create PhD Alert
Create Job Alert
When you create this PhD alert we will email you a selection of PhDs matching your criteria.
When you create this job alert we will email you a selection of jobs matching your criteria.
Our Terms and Conditions
and Privacy Policy
apply to this service. Any personal data you provide in setting up this alert is processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice
Create PhD Alert
Create Job Alert
When you create this PhD alert we will email you a selection of PhDs matching your criteria.
When you create this job alert we will email you a selection of jobs matching your criteria.
Our Terms and Conditions
and Privacy Policy
apply to this service. Any personal data you provide in setting up this alert is processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice
I would like to receive email communication from jobs.ac.uk relating to Company News
I would like to receive email communication from jobs.ac.uk relating to Conferences, Meetings and Events
Save this job
Login to Save Job
Max Saved Jobs Reached
×
Max Saved Jobs Reached
A maximum of 500 Saved Jobs can be created against your account. Please remove an existing Saved Job in order to add a new Saved Job.
Manage Saved Jobs
×
Save Job
Please sign in or register for an account to save a job.
Sign In
Register
More jobs like this
Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Computer Science, UCD
Research Assistant / Associate - Biometrics Standards for Remote Onboarding
Experimental Officer in Robotics and Drones
Plant-Soil Interactions Research Associate
Join in and follow us
Copyright © jobs.ac.uk 1998 - 2023
Find a Job
Find PhDs
Career Advice
Jobs by Email
About Us
****
IE11 Trigger
Browser Upgrade Recommended
jobs.ac.uk has been optimised for the latest browsers. For the best user experience, we recommend viewing jobs.ac.uk on one of the following:

Company info

Sign Up Now - ScientistCrossing.com