Bioinformatician (Phd)

REF:
Bioinf_June2023

AREA:
Bioinformatics

LOCAL:
Oeiras, Portugal

AVAILABLE VACANCIES:1

iBET is seeking a highly motivated
Bioinformatician (PhD) to join our Biosystems and Data Science team.

This is an exciting work opportunity in bioinformatics, in a cutting-edge scientific environment involving close contact with worldwide academic and industry partners.

Role Description:

Key
responsibilities will include:

• Establish tailored pipelines for singlecell and bulk RNAseq data analysis;
• Setup computational environments required for RNAseq data analysis;
• Contribute to generate highquality and informationrich datasets during experimental design;
• Provide expert advice, guidance and training in transcriptomics to iBET scientists and students;
• Work closely with scientists from different Labs, backgrounds and expertise within iBET;
• Communicate resulting work in scientific presentations and manuscripts.

Admission Requirements:

Education:
Ph.
D. in Bioinformatics, Mathematics, Bioengineering, Biochemistry or related fields

Essential Skills and Experience:

• At least, 2 years experience with transcriptomics (RNAseq) data analysis, including differential

gene expression and pathway/gene set enrichment analysis;

• Handson experience in programming environments like Bash, R, or Python;
• Strong critical and analytical thinking, with ability to breakdown and tackle complex challenges

independently and with minor guidance;

• Solid interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work in a team;
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage simultaneously projects/tasks with different

deadlines;

• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience with singlecell RNAseq data analysis will be highly valued;
• Knowledge of computational requirements and environment setup for RNAseq data analysis;
• Experience in functional analysis of metabolomics and proteomics data, in addition to

transcriptomics, will also be valued;

• Experience in the supervision/mentoring of students;
• Previous international research experience.

What We Offer:

Why iBET?:

iBET is a private, non-profit research institute working at the interface between academia and industry in Life Sciences and Biotechnology.

We aim to provide R&D solutions in Biotechnology, globally.

Working at iBET is to be driven by ambition, commitment, integrity, and a sense of innovation to search for knowledge and serve our mission of creating value to our partners and stakeholders.

At iBET, we leverage scientific and technological knowledge in Health&Pharma and Food&Health.

How to Apply:

If you have concluded your PhD less than 3 years ago, please apply

Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis until July 2nd, 2023.

Selection criteria:

The selection process will be done in 2 phases:
Phase - Applications will be evaluated based on CV merits, motivation and experience according to admission requirements in this announcement;

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