Computational Biology/Bioinformatics Consultant
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Published on
04.05.20
Category: Research and Development
Location: Lima Lima Peru
I. Background
CIP has sampled
botanical seed of wild potato relatives of various ploidy levels available in
genebanks. A large body of genotypic data (GBS) is available and needs to be
analyzed to assess within accession genetic variability and diversity within
and among species.
II. Objective
These data will
be used to modify guidelines on sampling heterogeneous Solanaceous genebank
accessions.
III. Deliverables
The
consultant will submit to CIP the following deliverables:
existing vcf files
variability based on the marker data
based on the marker data
other diversity metrics
the analysis
guidelines for various Solanaceous species based on the GBS data
IV. Time
frame
The consultancy is
envisioned to be complete within 40 days from its start.
Conditions: Consultancy contract will be for
approximately 40 days on a fixed price modality against deliverables.
Applications: Applicants should apply online
through our CIP’s Job Opportunities website: https://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/ including a letter of motivation, a full C.V. with the names and contact
information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s
professional qualifications and work experience. Screening of applications will
begin on May 18, 2020 and will continue until the post is filled. All
applications will be acknowledged; only short-listed candidates will be
contacted.
Requirements
V. Selection
Criteria
bioinformatics with at least 2-5 years of experience.
genetics and statistics
data in polyploids along with the analysis thereof
Python and/or R in a Linux environment
tools, such as GGplot, etc
communication skills