THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL
SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

TWO POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS (BIOINFORMATICS)

GBP 27,465 - 31,840 pa / GBP 27,465 pa
(For Post 1, a higher salary may be available for an exceptional candidate)

Post 1: Based in the Advanced Genomics Facility, the project involves the development of software and database tools and protocols for genomic analysis using massively parallel pyrosequencing technology currently being installed. In addition to tool and database development you will also undertake comparative analysis of microbial genomes to study genome evolution and host adaptation. You should have a PhD or equivalent experience in bioinformatics or computer science. Under exceptional circumstances we may appoint at a higher grade dependent on level of experience and/or qualifications. The post is available for three years. Quote Ref: B/003. Informal enquiries to Dr Neil Hall (neil.hall@liverpool.ac.uk).

Post 2: To work on a BBSRC-funded project which aims to develop improved phylogenetic methods for gene content data and to investigate the process of gene loss in parasitic prokaryotes. You should have a PhD in statistics, phylogenetics, bioinformatics or a related discipline and excellent statistical and programming skills. The post is available for one year. Quote Ref: B/004. Informal enquiries to Dr Matthew Spencer (m.spencer@liverpool.ac.uk).

The background to the project is described in Spencer, M., Bryant, D. and Susko, E. (2007) Conditioned genome reconstruction: how to avoid choosing the conditioning genome. Systematic Biology 56, 25-43. Some of the work will be in collaboration with Dr David Bryant (Department of Mathematics, University of Auckland) and Dr Brian Golding (Department of Biology, McMaster University).

Closing date for both posts: 1 June 2007

For full details, or to request an application pack, visit www.liv.ac.uk/university/jobs.html or e-mail jobs@liv.ac.uk Tel 0151 794 2210 (24 hr answerphone).

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