Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Bioinformatics and Genetics

Job title:

Postdoctoral Analysis Fellow in Bioinformatics and Genetics

Firm

College of Exeter

Job description

School of Well being and Life Sciences

This new full time submit is on the market from 12 August 2024 on a 2 12 months fastened time period foundation.

The submit

The School needs to recruit a Postdoctoral Analysis Fellow to hitch a world-leading crew of researchers learning the genetic foundation of diabetes and associated circumstances. This Academy of Medical Sciences funded submit is on the market on a fixed-term foundation for 2 years from 12 August 2024. It entails analysing next-generation sequencing knowledge to find novel causes of the uncommon genetic illnesses monogenic diabetes and hyperinsulinism.

The profitable applicant will work with Dr Thomas Laver in a world-leading, multi-disciplinary analysis group (bioinformaticians, clinicians and scientific geneticists). They’ll have entry to next-generation sequencing knowledge on over 8,500 sufferers with issues of insulin secretion. They’ll analyse this knowledge to establish novel genetic causes of illness, with a selected give attention to copy quantity variants – giant deletions or duplications of DNA.

About you

The profitable applicant will be capable to develop analysis targets, tasks and proposals; establish sources of analysis funding and contribute to the method of securing funds and make displays at conferences and different occasions.

Candidates will possess a related PhD or equal qualification/expertise in a associated area. The profitable applicant will likely be an professional in genetics or/and bioinformatics, and possess ample specialist data within the self-discipline to develop analysis programmes and methodologies. They’ll be capable to work collaboratively, supervise others and act as crew chief as required. The flexibility to make use of a UNIX/linux atmosphere is crucial, together with good data of Python, R or comparable language and the power to jot down scripts and implement revealed code. Expertise analysing next-generation sequencing knowledge is fascinating. Information of human genetics, particularly uncommon illness genetics, is fascinating.

Please make sure you learn the Job Description and Individual Specification for full particulars of this position.

What we are able to give you

• Freedom (and the help) to pursue your mental pursuits and to work creatively throughout disciplines to supply internationally thrilling analysis;
• Help groups that perceive the College large analysis and instructing objectives and accomplice with our teachers accordingly
• An Innovation, Influence and Enterprise directorate that works intently with our teachers offering specialist help for exterior engagement and growth
• Our Exeter Tutorial initiative supporting excessive performing teachers to attain their potential and develop their profession

• A large number of workers advantages together with sector main advantages round

(as much as 26 weeks full pay), Paternity go away (as much as 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Remedy Coverage

• An attractive campus set within the coronary heart of gorgeous Devon

The College of Exeter

We’re a member of the celebrated Russell Group of research-intensive universities and within the high 200 universities on the earth (Occasions Larger Schooling World College Rankings 2024 and QS World College Rating 2024). We mix world-class instructing with world-class analysis, attaining a Gold ranking within the Educating Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold rankings for Scholar Expertise and Scholar Outcomes.

Our world-leading analysis impression has grown greater than some other Russell Group college lately, and we’re dwelling to among the world’s most influential researchers, in search of to reply among the most elementary points dealing with humankind at the moment. Greater than 99 % of our analysis is of worldwide high quality and 47 % is world-leading (2021 Analysis Excellence Framework).

We encourage proactive engagement with business, enterprise and neighborhood companions to reinforce the impression of analysis and schooling and enhance the employability of our college students. Examine our world main analysis – and the way we’re for a altering world. We’re positioned in an attractive a part of the nation and Exeter (a quick rising tech hub) is one in all just a few UK cities to have been designated as a

Our Equality, Range and Inclusion Dedication

We’re dedicated to making sure can be found for interviews and workplaces.

While all candidates will likely be judged on benefit alone, we notably welcome purposes from teams presently underrepresented inside our working neighborhood.

With over 30,000 college students and seven,000 workers from 150 totally different nations we provide a various and interesting atmosphere the place our range is well known and valued as a serious energy. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive tradition the place all members of our neighborhood are supported to thrive; the place numerous voices are heard by our engagement with evidence-based constitution frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Undertaking Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Constitution Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Range Champion) and as a Incapacity Assured employer.

We’re proud signatories of the and welcome purposes from service folks.

Additional info

For additional info please contact Dr Thomas Laver, e-mail .

Job title Postdoctoral Analysis Fellow in Bioinformatics and Genetics Job reference P92302 Date posted 13/03/2024 Utility deadline 10/04/2024 Location Exeter (Hybrid) Wage The beginning wage will likely be from £41,732 on Grade F, relying on {qualifications} and expertise. Bundle Beneficiant vacation allowances, versatile working, pension scheme and relocation package deal (if relevant). Contractual hours 36.5 Foundation Full-time Job class/kind Analysis Attachments Job description

School of Well being and Life Sciences

This new full time submit is on the market from 12 August 2024 on a 2 12 months fastened time period foundation.

The submit

The School needs to recruit a Postdoctoral Analysis Fellow to hitch a world-leading crew of researchers learning the genetic foundation of diabetes and associated circumstances. This Academy of Medical Sciences funded submit is on the market on a fixed-term foundation for 2 years from 12 August 2024. It entails analysing next-generation sequencing knowledge to find novel causes of the uncommon genetic illnesses monogenic diabetes and hyperinsulinism.

The profitable applicant will work with Dr Thomas Laver in a world-leading, multi-disciplinary analysis group (bioinformaticians, clinicians and scientific geneticists). They’ll have entry to next-generation sequencing knowledge on over 8,500 sufferers with issues of insulin secretion. They’ll analyse this knowledge to establish novel genetic causes of illness, with a selected give attention to copy quantity variants – giant deletions or duplications of DNA.

About you

The profitable applicant will be capable to develop analysis targets, tasks and proposals; establish sources of analysis funding and contribute to the method of securing funds and make displays at conferences and different occasions.

Candidates will possess a related PhD or equal qualification/expertise in a associated area. The profitable applicant will likely be an professional in genetics or/and bioinformatics, and possess ample specialist data within the self-discipline to develop analysis programmes and methodologies. They’ll be capable to work collaboratively, supervise others and act as crew chief as required. The flexibility to make use of a UNIX/linux atmosphere is crucial, together with good data of Python, R or comparable language and the power to jot down scripts and implement revealed code. Expertise analysing next-generation sequencing knowledge is fascinating. Information of human genetics, particularly uncommon illness genetics, is fascinating.

Please make sure you learn the Job Description and Individual Specification for full particulars of this position.

What we are able to give you

• Freedom (and the help) to pursue your mental pursuits and to work creatively throughout disciplines to supply internationally thrilling analysis;
• Help groups that perceive the College large analysis and instructing objectives and accomplice with our teachers accordingly
• An Innovation, Influence and Enterprise directorate that works intently with our teachers offering specialist help for exterior engagement and growth
• Our Exeter Tutorial initiative supporting excessive performing teachers to attain their potential and develop their profession

• A large number of workers advantages together with sector main advantages round

(as much as 26 weeks full pay), Paternity go away (as much as 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Remedy Coverage

• An attractive campus set within the coronary heart of gorgeous Devon

The College of Exeter

We’re a member of the celebrated Russell Group of research-intensive universities and within the high 200 universities on the earth (Occasions Larger Schooling World College Rankings 2024 and QS World College Rating 2024). We mix world-class instructing with world-class analysis, attaining a Gold ranking within the Educating Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold rankings for Scholar Expertise and Scholar Outcomes.

Our world-leading analysis impression has grown greater than some other Russell Group college lately, and we’re dwelling to among the world’s most influential researchers, in search of to reply among the most elementary points dealing with humankind at the moment. Greater than 99 % of our analysis is of worldwide high quality and 47 % is world-leading (2021 Analysis Excellence Framework).

We encourage proactive engagement with business, enterprise and neighborhood companions to reinforce the impression of analysis and schooling and enhance the employability of our college students. Examine our world main analysis – and the way we’re for a altering world. We’re positioned in an attractive a part of the nation and Exeter (a quick rising tech hub) is one in all just a few UK cities to have been designated as a

Our Equality, Range and Inclusion Dedication

We’re dedicated to making sure can be found for interviews and workplaces.

While all candidates will likely be judged on benefit alone, we notably welcome purposes from teams presently underrepresented inside our working neighborhood.

With over 30,000 college students and seven,000 workers from 150 totally different nations we provide a various and interesting atmosphere the place our range is well known and valued as a serious energy. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive tradition the place all members of our neighborhood are supported to thrive; the place numerous voices are heard by our engagement with evidence-based constitution frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Undertaking Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Constitution Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Range Champion) and as a Incapacity Assured employer.

Anticipated wage

£41732 per 12 months

Location

Exeter

Job date

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:54:19 GMT

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