Bioinformatics Position

Bioinformatics Position

IEO - European Institute of Oncology

Milan, Italy

BACKGROUND

ACC genomics is seeking a motivated bioinformatician to coordinate the bioinformatics efforts within the multiple projects. The candidate will be based at the IEO in Milan, where he/she will also interact with one of the largest computational biology communities in Italy.

This is an excellent opportunity to conduct cutting-edge bioinformatics in the clinical field and to pioneer the emerging field of clinical bioinformatics.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform routine analyses of clinical samples with next-generation sequencing (NGS).
• Participate in designing, implementing, validating and maintaining bioinformatics pipelines.
• Contribute to bioinformatics process optimization and standardization.
• Participate to the development of scientific databases and their application in a growing clinical genomics environment.
• Implement, update and maintain locally stored data resources required for various analysis tasks.
• Writing bioinformatics protocols and documentation.
• BSc. or MSc. in Bioinformatics-related subject (biology, bioinformatics, mathematics, statistics, physics, etc.).
• Programming skills (Python, R, preferable).
• Experience with NGS data analysis.
• Proficiency with Unix/Linux operating system.
• Good English level.
• Attention to details.
• Ability to multitask, work and learn independently, and be self-motivated.
• Ability to work in team and desire to collaborate with other bioinformaticians in the group is essential.
• A strong work ethic and commitment to timely delivery of results.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• BSc. or MSc. in Bioinformatics-related subject (biology, bioinformatics, mathematics, statistics, physics, etc.).
• Programming skills (Python, R, preferable).
• Experience with NGS data analysis.
• Proficiency with Unix/Linux operating system.
• Good English level.
• Attention to details.
• Ability to multitask, work and learn independently, and be self-motivated.
• Ability to work in team and desire to collaborate with other bioinformaticians in the group is essential.
• A strong work ethic and commitment to timely delivery of results.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. in Bioinformatics or equal experience.
• Experience with genomics data analysis.
• Prior experience working with large-scale datasets using high performance computing environments is desirable.
• Experience with Cancer genomics and bioinformatics related resources (TCGA, ICGC, COSMIC, etc.).
• Experience with database construction and maintenance.

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