Postdoctoral in Computational Cancer Genomics: The University of Edinburgh is seeking a dedicated and innovative Postdoctoral Research Associate specializing in Computational Cancer Genomics. This position offers an opportunity to engage in groundbreaking research that aims to advance our understanding of myeloma genomes, with a particular focus on multiomics data analysis, structural variants, and heterochromatin rearrangements.
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Cancer Genomics
Designation
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Research Area
Computational Cancer Genomics
Location
Edinburgh – Western General, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus)
Eligibility/Qualification
- Completion of a PhD (or nearing completion) in a relevant field.
- Strong coding skills in Python and/or R, as well as familiarity with Linux/UNIX.
- Experience in cancer genomics/epigenomics and high-throughput sequencing.
- Proven track record of independent research, evidenced by at least one first-author publication.
- A strong interest in academic growth and the ability to present work and support junior researchers.
Job Description
Join our dynamic research team at the Centre for Cancer Research, University of Edinburgh. The successful candidate will:
- Develop and implement advanced computational pipelines for analyzing multiomics data.
- Collaborate with leading researchers in both UK and US laboratories.
- Contribute to impactful publications in high-ranking journals.
- Engage in significant career development opportunities, including presentation of research findings and mentorship of junior team members.
This is a fixed-term contract for 36 months, full-time (35 hours per week), with the possibility of flexible working patterns, including some hybrid working arrangements.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
- CV
- Cover Letter
Applications can be submitted via the University of Edinburgh’s career portal.
Last Date to Apply
07/10/2025, 07:59 AM GMT
For more information about the role and specific duties, please refer to the full job description on our website. Join us in leading the forefront of cancer research and making a real difference in the fight against cancer!
