Job Description

PLSC Research Officer

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Crop Bioinformatician to join our team. The successful candidate will join the Wheat Genetics and Breeding Research lab at the Crop Development Centre, under the direction of Dr. Curtis Pozniak. This position is flexible, and the individual may work remotely, or on location at the University of Saskatchewan located in Saskatoon, SK, Canada.

Nature of Work: The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing computational strategies to analyze large-scale genomic and transcriptomic data from crop plants, with an emphasis on wheat and its relatives. This position will work closely with other members of our research team to design and conduct experiments, analyze large sets of genomic data, and interpret results.

Typical Duties or Accountabilities:

• Develop and implement computational strategies to analyze large-scale genomic and transcriptomic data from crop plants, with an emphasis on wheat and its wild relatives.
• Work closely with scientists and technical teams to design genomics experiments and plan and implement data analyses.
• Design and implement data processing models for multi-omics datasets.
• Develop and maintain databases and web applications for data management and analysis.
• Provide bioinformatics support and training to other members of the research team.
• Implement the latest developments in crop genomics and bioinformatics.
• Contribute to peer-reviewed publications, presentations, grant writing, and support graduate student training.

Education: PhD or equivalent degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, or a related field.

Experience:

• Strong background in bioinformatics and genomics with an understanding of plant genetics.
• Experience with the analysis of large-scale genomic and transcriptomic data.

Skills:

• Proficiency in programming (e.g., R, Python, Bash, etc.) and statistical analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Applications must be sent as ONE document containing their CV, cover letter, and three references to . Screening of applicants will begin October 15th, 2023.

Department: Crop Development Centre
Status: Term 3 years with the possibility of extension
Employment Group: Research Positions - Non-union
Shift:
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $23.53 - 23.53 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable):
Salary Phase/Band: Salary Band 5
Posted Date: 9/13/2023
Closing Date: 10/24/2023
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus

The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where \'Yes\' is indicated below. Further information is available at:

Criminal Record Check: Not Applicable
Driver\'s License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable
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