Head of Genomics Core Facility (FMI)

[bernhard_korn]

The Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research (FMI) aim to strengthen its Genomics Core Facility. We exploit new technologies to further our understanding of the basic molecular mechanisms that underlie health and disease, namely in the fields of epigenetics, quantitative cell biology and neurobiology.
The NGS position we offer is interesting and challenging, but also fulfilling and rewarding. Please checkout the details on our opening, which will also provide access to FMI's job portal.

In this position you will

• Lead a team of 4 motivated and experienced team members
• Closely interact with the users of the facility to optimize results
• Support high-end applications of scientific sequencing for institute research
• Ensure quality control of next generation sequencing
• Drive technology development in miniaturized applications of NGS

For this challenging position you have

• Proven management skills and leadership
• Strong experience in quantitative genomics and a solid background in molecular biology
• Hands-on experience with Illumina NGS machines
• Keen interest in technology development
• Pleasure working in a scientific service environment
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English

We offer

• A dynamic and successful research environment with strong interactions and access to cutting edge technologies
• An open-ended position
• Very competitive compensation

The position is to be filled as soon as possible. Please submit your application electronically at the portal www.fmi.ch/opening, which is open until Aug 16th. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

For further information please contact [email protected].