威斯康辛州Wicell研究所DNA测序研究院博士后岗位
InstitutionWiCell Research InstitutePositionAssistant Scientist – DNA SequencingLocationMadison WIDate PostedNov 27th 2007DescriptionThe OrganizationThe WiCell™ Research Institute a wholly ...
Institution
WiCell Research Institute
Position
Assistant Scientist – DNA Sequencing
Location
Madison, WI
Date Posted
Nov 27th 2007
Description
The Organization
The WiCell™ Research Institute, a wholly owned subsidiary of theWisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, is seeking an experiencedindividual to join its team. WiCell™ is a dynamic independent researchinstitution with a primary research focus in human embryonic stem cells,a rapidly growing research field with tremendous potential to affect ourunderstanding of basic human biology, improve drug development, andpotentially improve human health.
The WiCell™ Research Institute has locations adjacent to the Universityof Wisconsin-Madison campus and University Research Park in Madison,Wisconsin. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefitpackage. Please view www.wicell.org for more information.
Responsibilities
The Assistant Scientist-DNA Sequencing, serves as part of theBioinformatics Group at WiCell™, and will be responsible for overseeingand directing DNA sequencing using the Illumina 1G DNA sequencer. Thisnext generation sequencing technology opens up an exciting array ofresearch possibilities focused on studying gene expression andtranscriptional regulation in embryonic stem cells and theirdifferentiated derivatives. While this position is primarily a serviceposition, there are opportunities for independent research as well.General duties include but are not limited to: designing, implementing,and maintaining processes for all phases of Illumina sequencingincluding experimental design, cell culture, sample extraction andpreparation, cluster generation, sequencing, and data transfer tobioinformatics; training and supervising others in these processes; anddesigning and implementing new methods for sample preparation andsequencing as they become available. Other duties include collaboratingclosely with scientists utilizing Solexa sequencing services at WiCell™,the University of Wisconsin and other institutes in the development ofalgorithms and methods for data analysis, visualization, and interpretation.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. degree in biological sciences along with at least 2 yearspostdoctoral experience is required. Successful candidates will possessexperience with sequencing technologies and strong instrumentationskills. Experience in molecular biology including RNA isolation, RNAamplification, and chromatin immunoprecipiation is desired as well assterile cell culture techniques. Strong oral and written communicationand interpersonal skills are required. Ideal candidates will demonstratethe ability to work independently as well as with others in a labsetting along with a familiarity with Bioinformatics.
Contact
Send a resume or CV to: Louise Sacha WiCell Human Resources P.O. Box7365 Madison, WI 53707-7365 lsacha@wicell.org