Download Dear members, The Institute of Marine Biology and Genetics (IMBG

Dear members,
The Institute of Marine Biology and Genetics (IMBG) of the Hellenic
Centre for Marine Research (HCMR), invites applications for four (4)
experienced researchers, funded by the EU-FP7 �MARBIGEN�
project �Supporting research potential for MARine BIodiversity
and GENomics in the Eastern Mediterranean�. This project aims
at supporting IMBG excellence in the fields of biodiversity and
genomics, by integration of phenotypic, community ecology and genomic
approaches within an evolutionary context. It includes upgrading
existing and acquiring new equipment for automated 3D phenotyping,
genomic data production and bioinformatics, taking advantage of the
knowledge and experience existing in excellent research entities of
the EU though exchanges of researchers, the organisation of workshops
and seminars, and hiring incoming experienced scientific personnel.
IMBG is located in Crete, Greece
(<http://www.hcmr.gr/listview2.php?id=102>http://www.hcmr.gr/listview2
.php?id=102),15 km east of the city of Heraklion by the seashore. Its
focus is on studying biodiversity at all levels of biological
organization, from genes to ecosystems. It leads the Greek national
network for biodiversity research (related to ESFRI infrastructure
&#65533;LIFEWATCH&#65533;), is a member of the national network for
genomic research, and participates in the pan-European ESFRI
infrastructure &#65533;EMBRC&#65533; (European Marine Biological
Resource Centre).
Specifically, experienced researchers are to be recruited for the
following positions:
1. Bioinformatician with interest / experience in applying genomic
approaches in organismal and population biology. Ability in analysis
of next generation sequencing data is of major importance. Experience
in gene annotation, genome assembly and phylogenomics are is also
considered as important (for more info please contact Dr. Giorgos
Kotoulas <[email protected]>)
2. Bioinformatician with substantial experience in genomics and
metagenomics in marine prokaryotic microorganisms and interest in
integration with environmental data. Experience in analysis of
microbial diversity data, produced mainly by next generation
sequencing will be considered (for more info please contact Dr.
Giorgos Kotoulas <[email protected]>)
3. Researcher with sound background in biodiversity research, with
emphasis in biodiversity informatics, and proven abilities in
informatics technologies for data management and programming.
Applicants should be able to develop novel applications (e.g. via web)
that will facilitate the organization, analysis and dissemination of
biodiversity information (for more info please contact Dr. Christos
Arvanitidis <[email protected]>)
4. Researcher with sound background in studying biodiversity and
functioning of benthic ecosystems. Applicants should also be capable
of developing new methodologies to study their subject and to compare
patterns of information coming from different levels of biological
organization (from genes to communities) and different levels of
observation (spatial, temporal, functional) (for more info please
contact Dr. Costas Dounas <[email protected]>)
Candidates must have a PhD in biological sciences and at least three
years of postdoctoral experience, a demonstrated record of significant
research and the potential to make substantial contributions as
independent investigators.
Applications consisting of a cover letter detailing previous
experience, research interests and motivation for applying, an
academic CV, and contact information for three referees (including
Email address) should be submitted electronically to
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected], until November
19th, 2010.
The expected starting date for the positions is within December 2010.
Gross salaries will be &#65533; 4500 per month and duration of
contracts will be initially one year, extendable for two further
years.
We are committed to increasing the proportion of
female researchers at IMBG/ HCMR and strongly
encourage applications from female candidates.
Dr. Antonios Magoulas
-----------------------------------------------------------Dr. Antonios Magoulas
Director, Institute of Marine Biology and Genetics
Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR)
P.O. Box 2214, 710 03 Heraklion, Greece
Tel. +30 2810 337801
Fax +30 2810 337870
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