Computer Biologist

Overview

The Tree of Life project is generating genome assemblies for thousands of species. We need you to analyse and improve the resulting assemblies to generate the best possible outcome for use by the scientific community to support exciting science all around the globe.

Responsibilities

• Improve automated genome assemblies through manual curation using bespoke software and tools.
• Feedback lessons learned from the curation process to teams generating assemblies, influencing software development and overall assembly strategy.

About You

• You will have a sound knowledge of genomics and sequence assembly, and possess a high level of problem-solving skills to further improve automated genome assemblies through manual curation using bespoke software and tools.
• You have excellent communication skills to feedback lessons learned from the curation process to those working in assembly generation, influe...