Bioinformatician - Biodiversity & Conservation Genomics, RENECO International Wildlife Consultants / OIKOS, UAE We are seeking a skilled and highly motivated bioinformatician to join our Conservation Genomics Division. The ideal candidate will have expertise in biodiversity and conservation genomics, with a focus on supporting genomic research on non-human animal populations. The successful applicant will have proven experience working within multidisciplinary teams, a strong record of scientific publications, and demonstrated ability to conduct independent and cross-disciplinary research. Reneco manages conservation programs at both in- and ex-situ levels with activities in various countries such as Morocco, the United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan or Kazakhstan. There is a strong research division addressing topics such as demography, reproduction physiology, behaviour, veterinary science, conservation genomics, etc. The position entails working on collaborative research projects with members of the team that are generating genomic data (whole genome sequences, transcriptomes, RNAseq, metagenomics, etc.). The ideal candidate will have experience in de novo genome assembly of non-model species, resequencing, and the application of bioinformatic tools to assess genetic variation, population genomics, and relatedness. Key Responsibilities: · Perform de novo genome assemblies for non-model animal species using long-read data (Oxford Nanopore) · Process and analyse resequencing data for population-level studies · Run and interpret pipelines for SNP calling, heterozygosity estimates, F-statistics, and relatedness · Use tools such as STRUCTURE, ADMIXTURE, PCA, and phylogenetic analysis to investigate population structure · Collaborate with evolutionary biologists, conservation scientists, and field teams to integrate genomic data into conservation strategies and other research projects · Developing and setting up genomic data analysis workflows for routine analyses · Document workflows and contribute to publications and data repositories · Assist in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students Required Qualifications/skills: · Master's degree in evolutionary genomics, bioinformatics, or a closely related field · Demonstrated experience with genomic data from non-human/non-model species · Experience in handling both long- and short-read datasets · Familiarity with reference genome curation and annotation workflows is a plus · Proficiency with Unix/Linux, scripting languages (e.g., Python, R), Git repositories, and NextFlow pipelines. · Familiarity with common bioinformatics tools and pipelines (e.g., BWA, GATK, SAMtools, ANGSD, STACKS, etc.) · Ability to work independently, and as part of a team · Excellent communication and collaboration skills · Ability to work on multiple assignments with overlapping deadlines · Demonstrated record of research productivity and publications in scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals · Fluency in English. This is a full-time permanent position located in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates). The position is expected to start as soon as possible. Application will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested candidate can apply/inquire at HR-Sourcing@reneco-hq.org. Applications must include a one-page CV, a cover letter describing your experience and interest in the position, and the names and contact information for at least two references. Information on RENECO research activities can be found at: https://www.researchgate.net/institution/Reneco_International_Wildlife_Consultants LESOBRE Loïc LESOBRE Loïc (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)