Project: iRNA@IIT

Commitment & contract:  fixed term contract, full time, 36 months duration

Location: Center for Human Technologies – Genoa

WHO WE ARE

At IIT we work enthusiastically to develop human-centered Science and Technology to tackle some of the most pressing societal challenges of our times and transfer these technologies to the production system and society. Our Genoa headquarter is strictly inter-connected with our 11 centers around Italy and two outer-stations based in the US for a truly interdisciplinary experience. 

YOUR TEAM

You'd be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group, where molecular biologists, genomic technologists and computational scientists collaborate, each with their own expertise, to carry out common research. 

The Genomics Facility is coordinated by Diego Vozzi who has extensive experience in Genomic technologies and Human Genetics.

Within the team, your main responsibilities will be:

• To manage large amount of sequencing data and to set up some standardized DNAseq/RNAseq analysis pipelines and software infrastructure required for the Genomics Facility users.

WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU SHINE

• Master in Bioinformatics, computational biology, or a related field
• At least 2 years of documented experience in the field
• Documented experience with the analysis of high throughput DNA/RNA sequencing data and command of the related computational tools.
• Strong knowledge of the main bioinformatics data types and formats
• Proficiency in working in a Linux environment and experience with HPC clusters and scheduling systems (eg Slurm, PBS)
• Background in (molecular) biology, good communication skills and willingness to collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment are essential, as the successful candidate will interact extensively with experimental life scientists at IIT
• The ability to properly document, organize and publish research data
• Good command in spoken and written English

EXTRA AWESOME

• A good proficiency in R or Python
• Experience with version control systems and repositories (eg Git, GitHub and/or GitLab)
  • Previous working knowledge of Oxford Nanopore sequencing data formats and pipelines
• Skills in the management of -omic datasets, and in the development of analysis pipelines with container systems (eg Docker, Singularity) and workflow management engines (eg Nextflow, Snakemake) .
• Good in time and priority management
• Ability to work in a challenging and international environment

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive salary package for international standards
• Private health care coverage
• Wide range of staff discounts 

WHAT'S IN FOR YOU?

• An equal, inclusive and multicultural environment ready to welcome you with open arms. Discrimination is a big NO for us!
• We like contamination and encourage you to mingle and discover what other people are up to in our labs! 
• If paperwork is not your piece of cake, we got you! There's a specialized team working to help you with that, especially during your relocation! 
• If you are a startupper or a business-minded person, you will find some exceptionally gifted professionals ready to nurture and guide your attitude and aspirations.
• If you want your work to have a real impact, in IIT you will find an innovative and stimulating culture that drives our mission to contribute to the improvement and well-being of society!
• We stick to our values! Integrity, courage, societal responsibility and inclusiveness are the values ​​we believe in! They define us and our actions in our everyday life. They guide us to accomplish IIT mission!

If you feel this tickles your appetite for change, do not hesitate and apply!

Please submit your application using the online form and including a detailed CV and a brief cover letter (outlining motivation, experience and qualifications).

Application's deadline: 08.30.2023

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