Research Assistant for Ultra-Long Read Sequencing

Vor 6 Tagen


Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz Animal Genomics Group Vollzeit

Job Description

We are seeking a Research Assistant to support cutting-edge research projects involving ultra-long read sequencing data generation and analysis. You will develop wet lab protocols and workflows to collect sequencing data from various tissue sources and blood samples. The successful candidate will interact with our sequencing facility to ensure protocols are robust and sequencing yields are stable, utilizing ONT and PacBio technologies. A contribution to bioinformatic analysis of generated data is possible.

Active participation in user group meetings and relevant conferences is encouraged to stay updated on the latest developments in this domain.

Our group contributes to the teaching in the study program Agricultural Sciences at ETH. Depending on the candidate's experience, a contribution to supervising Bachelor/Master thesis and teaching existing courses, or developing novel lab-focused offers, is expected.

Requirements

You have experience in the wet lab and are familiar with DNA and RNA purification and QC. Experience with either ONT or PacBio sequencing is required. You are interested in applying state-of-the-art sequencing technologies to address scientific questions in an academic environment. This position is suited for a researcher interested in developing and applying cutting-edge long-read sequencing methods.

Applicants should hold a BSc, MSc, or PhD degree in disciplines related to the advertised position.



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