The role involves both manual verification and automatic annotation, including sequence analyses, of data submitted to a leading platform that is part of a global network for priority pathogen genome and metadata sharing, serving over 60,000 registered users. The work is conducted alongside a global team, including the Americas, ensuring a 24/7 quick response time.

Key responsibilities include:

• Curating outbreak datasets from around the world.
• Coordinating with data submitters to curate and annotate genome and metadata for rapid release.
• Engaging in interactive communication with submitters and users regarding usage and access-related queries.

Collaborations with the data generator community are vital to building confidence and ensuring the timely submission and release of enriched, high-quality data exclusive to this platform. Expert teams in this region enhance the efforts of teams located across the globe in various time zones.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the curation and annotation of genomes submitted to the platform alongside the curation team, including two trained and active staff members.
• Address user queries, manage, and update response templates related to data submission and metadata updates.
• Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and relevant documentation for curation processes.
• Coordinate with the technical development team regarding new features and prepare necessary documentation for the curation team.
• Facilitate coordination between curation teams to synchronize schedules between Asia and the Americas.
• Train and onboard new curators.
• Provide curation training and demonstrations in workshops.
• Monitor data trends and develop guidelines to maintain high-quality data standards.

Job Requirements:

• PhD or Master degree in Life Sciences, with a focus on virology, microbiology, biology, or public health epidemiology.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Python and/or R, and familiarity with Unix/Linux (the candidate may need to run Linux command line programs as instructed by collaborating experts).
• Basic Bioinformatics or Computational Biology background.
• Understanding of Genomics and sequence analysis, including alignment and phylogenetic trees.
• Strong motivation to support significant public health initiatives.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.