Associate Scientist at the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics

The General Core Facility of the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics has a vacancy for an Associate Scientist.

JOB SUMMARY

The successful candidate will be engaged in the Core Facilities of the Institute and will co-ordinate, supervise and advance the genomics core facility.

Specifically, she/he will:

- Contribute to the core genomics services/research of CING
- Organize the genomics facility
- Supervise the staff performing the core genomics services and other activities of the facilities
- Collaborate and support all CING departments involved in genomics
- Advance its services
- Harmonize existing SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), including policies, reports, ISO and bioethics compliance, consent forms, referral letters)
- Follow technological and methodological developments in the field
- Can be involved in other activities of the core facility as needed

The position is for a period of 2 years with possibility of extension.

REQUIREMENTS

• A PhD degree in any Biological Science, Chemistry or closely related field
• Excellent command of the Greek and English languages
• Supervisory skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Decision making and problem-solving skills

Hands-on experience in genomics areas and more specifically wet lab, pipelines, automation and interpretation of Next Generation Sequencing data will be considered as an advantage.

HOW TO APPLY
A cover letter together with a detailed curriculum vitae should reach the Institute by 10 March 2025, by e-mail at: vacancies@cing.ac.cy, stating the reference code. Contact person for further information: Ms Anna Michaelidou, tel.: 0035722392789.