Research Fellow – Statistical Modelling and Bioinformatics

Job title:

Research Fellow – Statistical Modelling and Bioinformatics

Company

University College London

Job description

About usA position for a Research Fellow is available in the Pillay Lab ( ) at UCL Cancer Institute to analyse and integrate high dimensional data sets, specifically large whole genome sequencing generated through Genomics England and long read sequencing datasets from clinical samples.The UCL Cancer Institute is the hub for cancer research at University College London. The Pillay laboratory has a strong record in the field of sarcoma genomics and have used machine learning methods to unravel patterns of genomic complexity in cancer, termed copy number signatures.This post is funded by Cancer Research UK and is for 2 years in the first instance and could be extended to 4 years at the discretion of the hiring manager, Dr Nischalan Pillay.About the roleThe work will involve data discovery, data analysis and computational modelling in close partnership with our clinical and computational collaborators at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, UCL and other national and international institutions.The post-holder will refine existing computational methods developed in the laboratory and apply these genomic biomarkers to assess prognosis and treatment outcome in well annotated cancer cohorts, working as part of a well established collaboration focused on unravelling cancer genome complexity. There is also an opportunity to develop new computation methods using long read sequencing data with a particular focus on epigenetics.For more details about the Pillay lab, please visit .Informal enquiries regarding the vacancy can be made by email to Dr Nischalan Pillay atAbout youCandidates should hold or about to be awarded a PhD in either computational biology, bioinformatics, statistical genetics or computer science with substantial experience in computational modelling work and bioinformatics and must have a proven track record of research achievements. Candidates should have experience in analysing cancer genomic data and excellent programming skills in R or Python. Bash scripting and familiarity with machine learning algorithms is essential. Further training in cancer biology and sarcoma genomics can be provided. Due to the highly interdisciplinary nature of this project, effective communication skills are key.Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at research assistant Grade 6B (salary £37,332 – £39,980 per annum including London Allowance) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis.Appointment at Grade 8 is at the discretion of the hiring manager, Dr Nischalan Pillay. In order to be considered for Grade 8, the candidate should have gained an independent research reputation with evidence of national or international recognition of achievements in their area of research. They should show evidence of original, completed and published research on which they are first or senior author, as well as a suitable publication record, and evidence of knowledge transfer/exchange activities. In addition, they need to have experience in leading small teams of researchers and giving talks at international workshops and conferences.Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details.All applications must include a supporting statement telling us, using examples, how you meet the essential criteria listed in the job description and person specification. Applications without a supporting statement will be rejected.What we offerAs well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

If you have any queries about the role or application process, have any technical issues, or need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, please contact the staffing team at .Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionAs London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/Available documents

Expected salary

£37332 – 39980 per year

Location

North West London

Job date

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 04:04:18 GMT

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