Research Associate / Research Assistant: Join our dynamic team at the Cambridge Baker Systems Genomics Initiative (CBSGI) and Cardiovascular Epidemiology Unit (CEU) for a postdoctoral position in biomedical data science. We are seeking a collaborative and self-motivated researcher with expertise in machine learning, artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, and biostatistics. The role involves quantitative analysis of large-scale genomic and phenotypic data to explore the aetiology and prediction of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
Designation: Research Associate/Research Assistant
Research Area: Biomedical Data Science – Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases
Location: Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Heart & Lung Research Institute, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Papworth Road, Trumpington, Cambridge CB2 0BB
Eligibility/Qualification: Ph.D. (or equivalent experience), including those who have submitted but not yet received their Ph.D. Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a Ph.D. If the Ph.D. is pending, initial appointment will be as a Research Assistant, later amended to Research Associate upon Ph.D. completion (within 6 months of the start date).
Job Description:
Research Associate / Research Assistant – Biomedical Data Science
The primary responsibilities include:
- Leading projects involving quantitative analysis of genomic and phenotypic data.
- Utilizing polygenic scores, GWAS, Mendelian randomisation, and machine-learning techniques.
- Developing new research ideas and contributing to grant or fellowship applications.
- Potential research projects include developing polygenic scores, integrating multi-omics data, investigating demography-based heterogeneity, and exploring rare high penetrance variants.
- Full-time position available for up to 2 years with the possibility of extension.
How to Apply:
Click the ‘Apply’ button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online. Ensure you upload a covering letter and a CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. Include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, with one being your most recent line manager.
Last Date for Apply: 5 December 2023
Tables:
| Employment Package |
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| – Pension schemes |
| – Hybrid working through a blend of remote and office working |
| – Family-friendly initiatives |
| – Career development opportunities |
| – Support for health & mental wellbeing |
| – Generous holiday entitlement |
| Informal Enquiries |
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| Professor Michael Inouye |
| Email: mi336@cam.ac.uk |
| Important Dates |
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| Closing Date: 5 December 2023 |
| Interview Date: Week commencing on 11 December 2023 |
| Application Reference |
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| Quote reference RH38123 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. |
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