Postdoctoral Fellow in Cancer Inequities: The European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) is seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual for the position of Postdoctoral Fellow in Cancer Inequities within the Cortés-Ciriano Group. The ideal candidate will contribute to innovative research aimed at understanding cancer inequities through the analysis of high-throughput sequencing data.
Designation
Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area
Cancer Inequities and Computational Genomics
Location
Hinxton, UK
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD degree in life sciences (preferably in computational biology, genomics, statistics, or a similar discipline).
- Strong analytical and programming skills (preferably in Python and R).
- Proven experience in computational genomics (ideally in cancer genomics) evidenced by a record of publications.
- Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English.
- Experience in Unix-based environments and high-performance computing.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
Desired Skills
- Experience in long-read sequencing data analysis is desired but not mandatory.
- Data science skills, particularly in the visualization of complex datasets.
Job Description
As a Postdoctoral Fellow, you will:
- Lead the development of scalable computational solutions for sequencing data analysis with a focus on methods applicable in limited-resource settings.
- Analyze a unique collection of thousands of whole-genome sequencing datasets from breast, pancreatic, and prostate tumors.
- Integrate social determinants of health, exposomics, germline genetics, tumor genomics, and immune profiling data to explore factors contributing to cancer inequities in underserved populations of African descent.
- Engage with national and international collaborators within the SAMBAI Cancer Grand Challenges team.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your cover letter and CV through our online application system. Ensure that your application highlights your relevant experience and demonstrates your enthusiasm for cancer inequities research.
Last Date to Apply
15 December 2024
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