Professor in Epigenomics

Division: Blizard Institute
Wage: Off-scale (Grade 8)
Reference: 1495
Location: Whitechapel
Date posted: 19 March 2024
Time limit: 16 April 2024

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Overview

Concerning the Function

This function is a part of a £3.2M funding by Barts Charity to develop genomic and epigenomic liquid biopsy analyses for diagnostics in addition to analysis purposes throughout QMUL. The put up holder will play a number one function in establishing the required infrastructure and delivering a pilot mission targeted on the prediction of being pregnant outcomes within the native inhabitants. They may foster and coordinate hyperlinks between a newly established QMUL Centre for Epigenetics, computational scientists on the Digital Surroundings Analysis Institute (DERI), the School’s Genome Centre core facility, clinicians and sufferers, in addition to scientific and primary science researchers throughout the College. The Professor may also drive their very own analysis portfolio, ship prime quality educating which reinforces pupil expertise, in addition to contribute as a senior tutorial to the broader achievements of the college.

About You

The profitable candidate could have a PhD in Genetics, Epigenomics, Molecular Pathology, or equal. A big track-record of high-quality analysis within the liquid biopsy area, a transparent and bold plan for future analysis, and important expertise in bidding for and securing exterior analysis funding are important. The best candidate may also have proof of coordinating multi-team analysis efforts, for instance as a part of nationwide or worldwide consortia. Candidates will want the flexibility to develop and ship research-led educating on the undergraduate and postgraduate stage in addition to expertise managing analysis workers and PhD college students.

Concerning the Institute

The Blizard Institute was established in 2003 and is one in every of six Institutes inside the School of Drugs and Dentistry. The Institute includes roughly 350 workers based mostly in 4 tutorial Centres and one Public Engagement Centre, and helps a mixed complete of c750 postgraduate analysis and taught college students. The Institute goals to ship excellence in all points of analysis, educating and scientific service.

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary College of London, we consider {that a} variety of concepts helps us obtain the beforehand unthinkable.

All through our historical past, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives by tutorial excellence. And we proceed to dwell and breathe this spirit right now, not as a result of it’s merely ‘the proper factor to do’ however for what it helps us obtain and the mental brilliance it delivers.

We proceed to embrace variety of thought and opinion in every thing we do, within the perception that when views collide, disciplines work together, and views intersect, really unique thought takes kind.

Advantages

We provide aggressive salaries, entry to a beneficiant pension scheme, 30 days’ go away every year (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket mortgage scheme and entry to a complete vary of private {and professional} growth alternatives. As well as, we provide a variety of labor life stability and household pleasant, inclusive employment insurance policies, versatile working preparations, and campus amenities together with an on-site nursery on the Mile Finish campus.

Queen Mary’s dedication to our various and inclusive neighborhood is embedded in our appointments processes. Affordable changes can be made at every stage of the recruitment course of for any candidate with a incapacity. We’re open to contemplating purposes from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

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