Description of the center: The African Genome Center (AGC), a research-focused entity, operates through four key research axes: Biodiversity Genomics, OMICS and Metabolic Engineering, Genome Editing, and Natural Product Chemistry and Metabolomics. Hosting an advanced genomics platform, it aims to serve as a central hub for genome biology research and training in Morocco and Africa.
The AGC Team is an international and multicultural scientific community. Its primary mission is to democratize genomics research on the African continent. This involves conducting both basic and applied scientific research in areas such as agriculture, conservation, environment, food security, and health. Additionally, the center is committed to contributing to technological transfers and training highly qualified personnel.
The African Genome Centre is seeking to appoint an Open Rank faculty member specializing in Computational Genomics, with a primary emphasis on de novo Genome analyses of short and long-read data, particularly for its Biodiversity Genomics research axis. The prospective candidate is expected to develop a multidisciplinary research program in biodiversity genomics, focusing on de novo genome sequencing across various organisms, such as microbes, plants, or animals. This includes the development of algorithms, pipelines, and tools for analyzing genomic data.
Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities encompass:
Eligibility:
For more information, visit the AGC website: http://agc.um6p.ma or email: Pr. Mohamed Hijri. Mohamed.hijri@um6p.ma
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University is an institution oriented towards applied research and innovation with a focus on Africa.
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