Research Assistant in Genetic and Epigenetic Regulation of Heart Development and Regeneration University of Bern Institute of Anatomy

Research Assistant-Bioinformatician Genetic and epigenetic regulation of heart development and regeneration 100% The group of Nadia Mercader studies the cellular and molecular mechanisms of heart development and regeneration. Using the zebrafish model and combining genetic manipulations with omic approaches, we investigate how cardiomyocyte proliferation is influenced by different cell types including fibroblasts and macrophages and how cardiac precursor cells acquire cell fate identity during development. The group is located at the Institute of Anatomy, within the Medical faculty of the University of Bern. It is also embedded into the Cardiovascular research Cluster that includes several groups working at the University of Bern and University Hospital Inselspital. The Mercader group also has an affiliation to the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares CNIC. Tasks The candidate will support the group with bioinformatics analysis such us Transcriptomic analysis (scRNA-seq, small RNA-seq, spatial transcriptomics) ATAC-seq, Cut&Run, CHIP-seq analysis Requirements Academic Degree: PhD Training in bioinformatics, good knowledge in programming languages R and Phyton, previous experience in transcriptomics analysis Background in life sciences, interest in biological questions Previous experience with zebrafish omic approaches will be a plus Fluent in English including good scientific writing skills, knowledge in German will be a plus We offer A Research Assistant position with a competitive salary for 2 years with options of extension. Starting date January 2023 or upon agreement. A stimulating, cooperative, and supportive environment and close collaboration with international research teams. Multiple opportunities for continuous education. The University of Bern is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. The University of Bern is committed to support young researchers and offers Initiator Grants and coaching programs among others for postdoctoral fellows. We encourage applications from refugees of the Ukraine. Please send a curriculum vitae, list of publications, statement of experience, letter of motivation and contact information of two references to Prof. Nadia Mercader. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Medicinoxy Apply

Research Assistant-Bioinformatician
Genetic and epigenetic regulation of heart development and regeneration
100%

The group of Nadia Mercader studies the cellular and molecular mechanisms of heart development and regeneration. Using the zebrafish model and combining genetic manipulations with omic approaches, we investigate how cardiomyocyte proliferation is influenced by different cell types including fibroblasts and macrophages and how cardiac precursor cells acquire cell fate identity during development.

The group is located at the Institute of Anatomy, within the Medical faculty of the University of Bern. It is also embedded into the Cardiovascular research Cluster that includes several groups working at the University of Bern and University Hospital Inselspital. The Mercader group also has an affiliation to the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares CNIC.

Tasks

The candidate will support the group with bioinformatics analysis such us

Transcriptomic analysis (scRNA-seq, small RNA-seq, spatial transcriptomics)
ATAC-seq, Cut&Run, CHIP-seq analysis

Requirements

Academic Degree: PhD
Training in bioinformatics, good knowledge in programming languages R and Phyton, previous experience in transcriptomics analysis
Background in life sciences, interest in biological questions
Previous experience with zebrafish omic approaches will be a plus
Fluent in English including good scientific writing skills, knowledge in German will be a plus

We offer

A Research Assistant position with a competitive salary for 2 years with options of extension. Starting date January 2023 or upon agreement.
A stimulating, cooperative, and supportive environment and close collaboration with international research teams.
Multiple opportunities for continuous education.
The University of Bern is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. The University of Bern is committed to support young researchers and offers Initiator Grants and coaching programs among others for postdoctoral fellows.
We encourage applications from refugees of the Ukraine.

Please send a curriculum vitae, list of publications, statement of experience, letter of motivation and contact information of two references to Prof. Nadia Mercader.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Medicinoxy

Apply