Sequencing Research Scientist (Covid-19)
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Sequencing Research Scientist (Covid-19)
Company: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]
Location: Norwich, UK
Salary: £32,255 - £39,345 per year
Contract: Full-time, 12 months (with potential extension)
Closing Date: 13 October 2020
Background
COVID-19 Genomics UK Consortium (COG-UK) was created to deliver large-scale and rapid whole-genome virus sequencing to local NHS centres and the UK government. The [Employer hidden] (QIB) site covers Norfolk and parts of Suffolk and has sequenced approx. 1600 SARS-CoV-2 genomes to date. The virus genome data is combined with clinical and epidemiological datasets to help guide UK public health interventions.
The Role
The post holder will be part of a team who collect, process, sequence and analyse data from SARS-CoV-2 positive samples. The role will mainly focus on library preparation and sequencing on Illumina NextSeq, but will also include some sample preparation, RT-qPCR and nanopore sequencing.
The Ideal Candidate
Candidates should possess a BSc (or MSc/PhD) in a biological field and demonstrate significant experience of working with Next Generation Sequencing, including library preparation. Expertise in RNA extraction and PCR is desirable, as is experience with nanopore or Illumina sequencing.
Additional Information
Salary on appointment will be within the range £32,255 to £39,345 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This is a fulltime post for a period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension depending on additional funding.
Further information and details of how to apply can be found here, or contact the Human Resources team on [contact hidden] or [contact hidden] quoting reference 1003948.
Interviews are expected to be held on 26th October 2020. Please note, this post does not meet UKVI requirements to provide Tier 2 visa sponsorship.
About [Employer hidden]
The Quadram Institute is a new interdisciplinary research institute dedicated to understanding how food and microbes interact to promote health and prevent disease. Its mission is to deliver healthier lives through innovation in gut health, microbiology and food. A partnership between [Employer hidden], the University of East Anglia, the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and BBSRC, it brings together scientists and clinicians in a state-of-the-art building on the Norwich Research Park. This is one of Europe’s largest centres of life sciences and home of the John Innes Centre and The Earlham Institute.