Postdoctoral position in regulatory and evolutionary genomics

Postdoctoral position in regulatory and evolutionary genomics in Tanya Vavouri's group at the Institute of Predictive and Personalized Medicine of Cancer (IMPPC), Badalona, Barcelona.

We are looking for a post-doctoral research fellow to work on a project funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation. In our new lab we are interested in chromatin organization, gene regulation, and genome evolution. We have recently analyzed genome-scale datasets to study the packaging of the human genome in the male germline, dosage-sensitivity, the stability of genetic redundancy between duplicated genes and the function
and evolution of highly conserved non-coding elements. The successful candidate will use available chromatin and functional genomic datasets to study the chromatin organization at regulatory regions in animal genomes. In addition, he/she will be encouraged to develop their own research ideas along the lines of the research interests of the group. For more information and informal enquiries contact: tvavouri en imppc.org

Recent publications:
Vavouri and Lehner. PLoS Genet. 2011. 7(4): e1002036.
Vavouri and Lehner. Bioessays. 2009. 31(7):727-35.
Vavouri et al Cell. 2009. 138:198-208.

The  research at the institute combines basic and applied research in cancer and epigenetics. The IMPPC offers excellent working conditions in attractive surroundings.

Requirements:
Applicants should hold a PhD in biological sciences, bioinformatics or a related field and have prior experience in programming and computational analyses of high throughput sequencing data. Applicants must have at least one first author publication. Creativity, a drive for basic research and good communication skills in English are
essential.

How to apply:
Please send your application to jobopenings en imppc.org or send it via the web. Send a copy to: tvavouri en imppc.org

Applications should include a cover letter describing your research interests, a CV and contact details of two referees.

PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE CODE 11/C/08

Position reposted: 10/02/2012
Last date for Applications: 10 April or until the post is filled