Research Fellow in Comparative Genomics

Job title:

Research Fellow in Comparative Genomics

Company

University College London

Job description

About usBiosciences is one of the world’s foremost centres for research and teaching in the biological sciences and one of the largest Divisions within UCL, undertaking a significant amount of research and teaching. The Division has a diverse portfolio addressing all areas of biology from protein interactions to cell function, organism development, genetics, population studies and the environment. Computational modelling approaches are frequently used alongside experimental research programmes and much of our research crosses traditional boundaries, including the relationship of biodiversity to the health of the planet. Activity is underpinned by high calibre science technology platforms and state of the art equipment. Educational activity includes a range of undergraduate programmes, an expanding number of Masters Programmes and a substantial number of postgraduate research students.This is an exciting opportunity to join the lab of Ferdinand Marlétaz.About the roleWe are seeking a senior postdoctoral researcher interested in investigating the genomic underpinnings of the emergence of new body plans and organismal novelty. The post is funded for 13 months by a BBSRC grant. We are seeking a candidate with a strong computational background with experience analysis of functional genomics datasets such as ATAC-seq, Hi-C and single-cell profiling, as well as whole genome alignment and familiar with whole genome duplications, phylogenetic reconciliation and the investigation of rediploisitation processes. The candidate should have extensive coding skills in Python, some experience in pipeline design and be familiarity with R and ideally Julia. The ideal candidate would be an independent thinking individual with good scientific communication skills and experience writing papers.Interview Date(s) are scheduled for: Late August/ Early SeptemberThis role is an open-ended contract with a funding end date of 31/12/2025 in the first instance.Research Fellows – ‘Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at Grade 6B (salary £34,502 – £36,348 per annum) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD Thesis.’This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit for more information.A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.If you have any queries about the role, please contact Ferdinand Marlétaz at .If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application procAbout youYou will perform data analysis of genomics and regulatory profiling datasets, and build pipelines to implement analysis procedures.You must have a (relevant qualification (PhD in bioformatics or biology), or relevant subject area and proven knowledge of comparative genomics, regulatory evolution and whole genome duplication (rediploidisation).Experience in programming (Python, R or Julia) is also essential and experience designing pipelines. You will have a proven record of writing publications and presenting to international conferences.What we offerAs well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

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Expected salary

£34502 – 36348 per year

Location

North West London

Job date

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 04:53:39 GMT

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