Postdoc bioinformatics

Description
Technological innovations soon make it possible to read the complete genetic code of an individual for an affordable price (1,000 dollar genome). However, understanding such personal genomes and the biological consequences of the enclosed genetic variation remains a large challenge. Within the Cuppen group, the general mechanisms underlying genotype-phenotype relationships are studied using systematic genomics approaches in rat genetic model systems. A diversity of high-throughput techniques and bioinformatic tools, including next-generation sequencing approaches, are employed to systematically discover and study genetic variation (SNPs, structural variation) and functional genomic elements. You will be involved in genome-wide projects to integrate different genomic, genetic and epi-genetic data sets to eventually understand underlying molecular mechanisms.

Requirements
The candidate must have a PhD degree in computer sciences, molecular biology, genetics, or genomics and should have experience with genomics and/or next-generation DNA sequencing data analysis. Experience with Linux systems is required for management of large volumes of sequence data. Affinity and/or experience with cluster hardware and software management would be a plus. Strong social skills and the ability to work in a team is very important as you will interact with a wide range of scientists and will work in close collaborations with local colleagues as well as within international networks.

Salary
According to “CAO-Nederlandse Universiteiten”; salary scale negotiable, depending on age and experience, scale 10 or 11 excluding 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus. We offer an extensive package of fringe benefits.