Postdoctoral Fellow in Cancer Inequities: The European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in the area of Cancer Inequities as part of the Cancer Grand Challenges team SAMBAI. This role offers a unique opportunity to conduct impactful research on cancer disparities in underserved populations.
Postdoctoral Fellow in Cancer Inequities – Cortés-Ciriano Group
Designation
Postdoctoral Fellow in Cancer Inequities
Location
Hinxton, UK
Research Area
Cancer Inequities, Computational Genomics, High-Throughput Sequencing Data Analysis
Eligibility/Qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Education | PhD degree in life sciences (preferably computational biology, genomics, statistics, or a similar field) |
| Experience | Significant experience in computational genomics, ideally in cancer genomics |
| Skills | Strong analytical and programming skills (preferably in Python and R), experience in Unix-based environments, and proven ability to collaborate and communicate effectively |
| Desirable | Experience in long-read sequencing data analysis |
Job Description
As a Postdoctoral Fellow, you will:
- Lead the development of scalable computational solutions for high-throughput sequencing data analysis with a focus on methods applicable in limited-resource settings.
- Analyze a unique collection of short and long-read whole-genome sequencing data from breast, pancreatic, and prostate tumors.
- Integrate various data sets (social determinants of health, exposomics, germline genetics, tumor genomics, immune profiling) to decode the interactions contributing to cancer inequities in populations of African descent.
- Engage with researchers in the UK, US, and Africa as part of the SAMBAI genomics analysis team.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and a CV through the EMBL-EBI online application system.
Last Date to Apply
15 December 2024
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