Post Doctoral Associate, Medical

2 months ago

Calgary, Canada The University of Calgary Full time

**Description**

**Area**: Medical Genomics/Bioinformatics

**Duration**: 1 year with possibility of extension

**Start Date**: Immediate

**Salary**: Commensurate with experience

Here, we are seeking a highly motivated post-doctoral research scholar with a strong background in genomics/bioinformatics/computational biology/human molecular genetics to help innovate current whole genome sequencing approaches to increase the diagnostic potential in patients with rare genetic disease who remain undiagnosed despite clinical tests.

**Work Performed**:

- Assessing existing and developing innovative approaches for detection of complex genetic variations in an individual genome
- Process and interpret the next-generation sequencing (NGS) data from FASTQ reads to called variants
- Keeping up-to-date with scientific advances (e.g. relevant literature review, scientific meetings)
- Designing projects and experiments
- Compiling, analyzing and integrating diverse sets of data (e.g. phenomics, genomics, transcriptomics)
- Work with the PI to ensure that all scientific milestones are achieved
- Communicating results: conference presentations, manuscripts, reviews, collaborators nationally and internationally
- Working collaboratively with team members to provide summary reports of research progress and milestones
- Providing supervision and mentorship to bioinformatics trainee(s)

**Qualifications**:

- PhD degree in Genome Sciences, Medical Genetics/Genomics, Computer Science, Bioinformatics or related disciplines awarded within the past 3 years
- Extensive knowledge of genomics and genetics
- Extensive knowledge of Unix, Linux, R, Python and/or related programming languages (e.g. Perl)
- Experience with Cluster Computing
- Proven ability to work in a confidential environment
- Drive and enthusiasm to both lead and work as a member of a team
- Creativity, initiative and good judgment for multi-tasking in a deadline oriented environment
- Effective oral and written communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to learn new skills quickly
- Enthusiasm for highly interdisciplinary research and dedication to explore emerging techniques
- Accuracy and attention to detail

**Application Details**:
The terms and conditions of employment are covered under the UCalgary and PDAC Collective Agreement. To find out more about postdoctoral scholar program at the University of Calgary visit our Postdocs website.

To learn more about postdoctoral scholar opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our **Postdoc Careers website**.

**About the University of Calgary**

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

**About Calgary, Alberta**

Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders' in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from the strongest economy in the nation and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

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