.Home Jobs Bioinformatician position on the mechanisms of genetic diversity during Plasmodium infection Bioinformatician position on the mechanisms of genetic diversity during Plasmodium infection The position is available in the laboratory of Prof Maria Mota at the Instituto de Medicina Molecular in Lisbon, Portugal. Published: 24 August 2023 11:05 Plasmodium is a fascinating organism that maintains complex relationships with its host and the environment. The Mota Lab aims to generate landmark discoveries in malaria by chasing innovative questions and by challenging current knowledge borders. We are now looking for an enthusiastic and talented Bioinformatician to join our team and to delve into the exciting and ground-breaking project "Plasmodium liver stage schizogony: high replication and genetic diversity", funded by the European Commission. Qualifications and skills Master's or PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer sciences, or a related field; Experience in relevant software tools and programming languages (e.G., R, Python, Perl) in order to analyze large-scale genomic, transcriptomic, or proteomic datasets; Strong statistical skills, with expertise in applying bioinformatics methods and algorithms; Familiarity with databases, data integration techniques, workflow managers (e.G., Snake), and machine learning approaches; Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment; Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail; Good communication skills to interact with researchers and present complex findings in a clear and understandable manner; Experience in project design and grant writing would be an advantage. Expected role Analyze and interpret large-scale genomic, transcriptomic, or proteomic datasets to derive meaningful insights; Develop and implement computational pipelines and analytical workflows for data processing, analysis, and visualization; Collaborate with researchers to design hypotheses and optimize experiments accordingly, including study design, sample size estimation, collection strategies, and type of analysis to be applied; Apply statistical and computational techniques to identify patterns, correlations, and potential biomarkers from complex biological datasets; Integrate multiple datatypes and perform data integration and mining to uncover novel relationships, biological mechanisms, and design new hypotheses; Secure funding by independently designing and assisting in grant writing and leading bioinformatics projects; Contribute to the development of new methodologies and computational tools to address research challenges. Working conditions Employment contract; Annual salary will be determined according to the candidate's experience, in accordance with the project budget and iMM Career By-Law. The indicated amount will be subject to the mandatory taxes according to Portuguese Labor Law
