Research Associate in Bioinformatics
- University Of
- 0 - 2 years
- Dehradun
- 11 months ago
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Applications are invited for the role of Research Associate in Bioinformatics to work in translational neurooncology in the Hamerlik lab in Manchester. The post involves dealing with multi-omic data analysis and storage, focusing particularly on multi-omic data from liquid biopsies collected in the NHS REC approved multi-centre INFORMstudy. Tasks range from low-level QC and mapping through to statistical analysis, data visualization, machine learning and biological interpretation. The post-holder will also help develop tools and workflows and will contribute to writing up work for journal papers and presentations. There will also be opportunities to contribute to training and education activities e g through attendance at courses, workshops and conferences. The successful applicant will have a PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline and must be familiar with proteomics and/or genomics data analysis methods. Experience of programming in a language relevant to Bioinformatics is essential (e g R, Python, C/C++ or Java) as are strong knowledge of statistics and good communication skills. You should also have good recording and curation skills to enable high project throughput. The post holder will be based at the Paterson Research Building in Manchester and work in proximity with the local bioinformatics core unit. The role will be highly collaborative; it will involve working together with colleagues across cancer sciences and the Centre for Biostatistics, but also more broadly. What you will get in return: Fantastic market leading Pension scheme. Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme. Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Additional paid closure over the Christmas period. Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit. Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered. Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift. Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews: Name: Prof. Petra Hamerlik, PhD. Email: s. br****n@ma*******r. ac. uk. General enquiries: Email: People. re********t@ma*******r. ac. uk. Technical support: https://jobseekersupport. jobtrain. co. uk/support/home. This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date. Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.Job Classification
Industry: Education / TrainingFunctional Area / Department: Research & DevelopmentRole Category: Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyRole: Research Associate / EngineerEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: University OfLocation(s): Dehradun
Keyskills: biostatistics molecular biology cvs c++ python biotechnology data analysis c proteomics research analysis lab machine learning research r java recruitment clinical research bioinformatics genomics mass spectrometry statistics communication skills
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