Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Genomics
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JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Cancer Genomics to join our team at the University of Edinburgh, funded by a Medical Research Council. This is a unique opportunity to work on a cutting-edge project involving multiomics data analysis of myeloma genomes, focusing on structural variants and heterochromatin rearrangements. You will have the chance to develop advanced computational pipelines, contribute to impactful publications, and collaborate with leading researchers both in the UK and US laboratories. Whether you are looking to advance your computational skills or engage in translational research, this role offers substantial career development opportunities.
The Opportunity
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Cancer Genomics to join our team at the University of Edinburgh, funded by a Medical Research Council. This is a unique opportunity to work on a cutting-edge project involving multiomics data analysis of myeloma genomes, focusing on structural variants and heterochromatin rearrangements. You will have the chance to develop advanced computational pipelines, contribute to impactful publications, and collaborate with leading researchers both in the UK and US laboratories. Whether you are looking to advance your computational skills or engage in translational research, this role offers substantial career development opportunities.
This post is fixed-term (for 36 months) and full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
The salary for this post is at Grade UE07: £40,497 to £48,149 per annum, pro-rata if part-time.
Your Skills And Attributes For Success
- PhD (or near completion) in a relevant field.
- Strong coding skills in Python/R and Linux/UNIX, or expertise in structural variant analysis with motivation to upskill computationally.
- Experience in cancer genomics/epigenomics and high-throughput sequencing.
- Proven track record of independent research with at least one first-author paper.
- Enthusiastic about academic growth, including presenting work and supporting junior researchers.
Application Information
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
- A competitive salary.
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
- Access to a dynamic international research network, including the opportunity for up to a six-month placement in a leading US laboratory.
- Support for career development, including access to specialised training programmes, workshops, and mentoring opportunities tailored to your research interests.
- Opportunities to contribute to public and patient engagement activities, promoting the translational impact of your work.
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).
The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa. Please note if the role is offered on a part-time basis, it may result in sponsorship being dependent on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant or the role no longer meeting the Home Office’s criteria for sponsorship.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 9th July 2025.
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Interviews will be held shortly after the advertisement closes.
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