Ref: 80589
Salary range £27316 to £37690 pa dependent on experience
The Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute is a world leader in genomic research, with an expanding scientific programme dedicated to understanding gene function in health & disease.
As part of the Sanger Pathogen Genetics Programme, the team lead by Gordon Dougan is leveraging revolutionary advances in genome science to understand the role of natural genetic variation bacterial pathogenesis. This work involves large-scale clinical epidemiology and cutting-edge sequencing technology, combined with novel and user-friendly web applications to manage, analyze and share the data.
We have a unique opportunity for an experienced programmer to develop and extend current applications for analysis, display and sharing of genome variation and population genetic data applied to the analysis of bacterial genome diversity in natural populations.
This work is highly collaborative and the post-holder will work closely with biologists, statistical geneticists and programmers in the Pathogens Programme, and with partners within and beyond the Sanger Institute to establish highly specified tools for genome variation data analysis and display. As such, strong communication skills and willingness to work collaboratively in a team setting are essential. The post offers considerable scope for initiative, although some guided development of new/existing applications to fit into existing systems will be required.
Essential Skills
The ideal candidate would have a degree in biological or computer science, with proven ability to apply object oriented programming productively in a UNIX/LINUX environment and significant experience programming in Java and HTML/JavaScript. Strong analytical and communication skills are also essential. A more detailed description of required skills and experience is outlined in the role profile.
Ideal Skills
Experience in bacterial genetics, phylogeny or evolution would be an asset but are not essential.
Other information
This position is fixed-term for 3 years.
Benefits
Salary range £27316 to £37690 pa dependent on experience
The Institute has excellent purpose built facilities on the Genome Campus, Hinxton on the outskirts of Cambridge. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits including a final salary pension scheme and excellent on-site facilities. Further details can be found on our website https://jobs.sanger.ac.uk.
To submit your CV and apply for this job please go to https://jobs.sanger.ac.uk, to register and apply on line.
The closing date for applications is 07 September 2010
