Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Statistical Functional Genomics

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Statistical Functional Genomics at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics in the University of Oxford. 

You will play a key role in a substantial research programme aiming to use functional genomic approaches to define genetic variants responsible for observed genetic associations with susceptibility to autoimmune disease, in particular inflammatory arthritis. You will have significant skills in bioinformatics and statistical genetics to enable the analysis of large complex datasets arising from high-density genotyping, DNA sequencing and functional genomic profiling. This will include data arising from use of high throughput sequencing for transcript quantification (RNA-seq) and chromatin profiling (ChIP-seq), allele-specific and expression quantitative trait mapping, analysis of epigenetic modifications, noncoding RNAs, and alternative splicing and DNA methylation.

You will have a PhD in Statistical Genetics, Statistics, Bioinformatics, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or a related discipline and have research experience in statistical genetics and/or bioinformatics. Proficiency in the use of statistical programming language R/BioConductor and scripting languages Python/Perl is essential. You will need strong organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently to deliver results as well as the ability to work well within a team.

The position is available fixed-term for up to 3 years in the first instance and will be funded by the Wellcome Trust.

Only applications received before 12.00 midday on Wednesday 27 March 2013 can be considered. 

You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application. Please quote reference 106802 in all correspondence.