Research Associate Bioinformatician

Job title:

Research Associate Bioinformatician

Company:

University of Manchester

Job description

We are seeking a talented and ambitious Bioinformatician to join the Wedge lab, which has a focus on Cancer Evolution and Heterogeneity. One of the key goals of this lab is to improve clinical practice by advancing our understanding of the processes and mechanisms involved in tumour progression. Using pioneering computational methods of DNA sequencing, the Wedge lab aims to generate genomic profiles of sub-populations within each tumour in order to track the evolutionary trajectories within tumours. This post will take a leading role in the analysis of data from high-throughput sequencing experiments, including Whole Genome Sequencing, in head and neck cancer during and after radiotherapy. The research involves the analysis of data from cancer patients and clinical samples. The analysis will form a part of a project that collaborates with researchers at the University of Cambridge and is funded by the CRUK RadNet programme.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out moreBlended working arrangements may be consideredPlease note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:Name: Professor David WedgeEmail:General enquiries:Email:Technical support:Jobtrain: 0161 850 2004This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

Expected salary

Location

Manchester

Job date

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 23:04:40 GMT

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