Do you want to use your bioinformatics skills to make a real difference in the fight against cancer? If so, then this exciting opportunity is for you.
As a Senior Research Associate in Bioinformatics in the Cancer Genetics Team at Norwich Medical School, you will be part of a collaborative team of experts working on cutting-edge research to develop new biomarkers for cancer. You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, gaining experience in a variety of areas, and working with leading experts in the field.
Specific projects will include working on a Prostate Cancer UK and Movember Foundation Research Innovation Award study to validate the PUR (Prostate Urine Risk) test for prostate cancer; developing transcriptomic molecular subtypes in prostate cancer for use in the clinic; and determining whether mitochondrial DNA is a potential non-invasive biomarker for cutaneous melanoma.
In this role, you will
- Collect, manage, process and analyse ‘omics and clinical data
- Develop analytical pipelines
- Interpret the significance of results in the biological context
- Be involved in the translating results for use in the clinic
You will have a PhD (in a relevant numerical or biological discipline) or equivalent experience, with evidence for working with next generation sequencing data and/or large transcriptome datasets. You will also have strong organisational skills, a proven publication record, and the ability to interact and communicate effectively with scientists from other disciplines.
If you are a highly motivated and driven individual who is passionate about using your bioinformatics skills to make a real difference to people with cancer, then we would encourage you to apply for this fantastic opportunity.
This full-time post is available immediately on an a fixed term basis to 5 May 2025.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the application and will be discussed further at interview.
Benefits include:
- 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, medical centre, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
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