RESEARCH ASSOCIATES – BIOINFORMATICS (2 POSITIONS)

Job Description

Central Research Laboratory (CRL), KIMS, Bengaluru is expanding its Microbial Genomics & Bioinformatics Division. It invites applications from motivated researchers interested in pathogen genomics, microbial whole-genome sequencing, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and genomic epidemiology. Role: Research Associate – Bioinformatics No. of Positions: 2 Location: Bengaluru, India Key Responsibilities Analysis and interpretation of microbial whole-genome sequencing (WGS) data from bacterial pathogens. Processing of Illumina/Nanopore- short-read sequencing/Long read data, including quality assessment, read trimming, genome assembly and annotation. Species identification, genomic characterization and comparative genomics of bacterial isolates. Analysis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) determinants, virulence-associated genes and other genomic features. MLST/cgMLST, SNP-based analysis and phylogenomic analysis. Integration and interpretation of genomic data Preparation of analytical reports, research outputs, manuscripts and scientific presentations. Qualification M.Sc. / M.Tech. / Ph.D. in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. Desirable Experience Experience in one or more of the following will be an advantage: Bacterial WGS | AMR Genomics | Pathogen Genomics | Genomic Epidemiology | Phylogenomics | Comparative Genomics | SNP Analysis | MLST/cgMLST | Genome Assembly & Annotation Location Central Research Laboratory (CRL), Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bengaluru, India

 How to Apply Interested candidates may send their updated CV to: crlkimsb@gmail.com

Join CRL-KIMS and contribute to cutting-edge research in microbial genomics, antimicrobial resistance surveillance and genomic epidemiology.