Postdoctoral in Computational Muscle Biology: The Centre for Human & Applied Physiological Sciences (CHAPS) is inviting applications for the position of Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Muscle Biology. This role focuses on investigating the molecular and cellular mechanisms of muscle biology in health and disease, utilizing computational methods to analyze multi-molecule datasets.
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Muscle Biology
Designation
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Research Area
Computational Muscle Biology
Location
Guy’s Campus, London Bridge
Eligibility/Qualification
Essential Criteria:
- PhD in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
- Expertise in programming/scripting (e.g., R, Python, Bash) for data processing, integration, and visualization.
- Experience in developing and using pipelines for the analysis of large-scale bulk and single-cell datasets.
- Strong understanding of statistical modeling, data normalization, and machine learning methods applied to biological datasets.
- Proficiency in data management and version control (Git/GitHub, workflow automation).
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a track record of scientific publications.
- Strong organizational skills, with a commitment to academic integrity.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience in analyzing single-myofiber or muscle-based datasets using modern frameworks.
- Familiarity with single-cell multi-omic data integration and network/pathway inference tools.
- Experience in high-performance computing or cloud environments.
- Interest in developing novel computational or statistical methods for muscle biology.
- Enthusiasm for open science practices.
Job Description
The successful candidate will lead computational analysis across multiple projects focused on the perturbation of skeletal muscle cells during environmental and genetic influences. Responsibilities include:
- Utilizing and possibly developing computational and bioinformatic pipelines for data analysis.
- Conducting thorough analyses of single myofiber datasets.
- Collaborating with team members to interpret and publish findings.
This is a full-time, 12-month position starting no earlier than February 2, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their CV and a supporting statement detailing how they meet the essential criteria outlined in the job description. Applications can be made via the provided application link.
Last Date to Apply
December 7, 2025
For further information, please contact Robert Seaborne at robert.seaborne@kcl.ac.uk.
