Senior Lecturer in Computational Epigenomics

Division: Blizard Institute
Wage: £61,896 – £69,114 every year (Grade 7)
Reference: 1494
Location: Whitechapel
Date posted: 19 March 2024
Time limit: 16 April 2024

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Overview

In regards to 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 functions throughout QMUL. The submit holder will play an essential function in growing ML/AI options for the evaluation of genomic and epigenomic knowledge from liquid biopsies, working intently with scientists on the Digital Setting Analysis Institute (DERI). Along with the College’s Genome Centre, they may also set up and keep a brand new bioinformatics service for the bespoke evaluation of epigenomic knowledge generated by labs throughout the College. The Senior Lecturer will contribute to analysis in computational epigenomics as a member of the newly established QMUL Centre for Epigenetics. They are going to make a contribution to pupil training and expertise via curriculum growth and the supply of instructing actions, in addition to contribute as a senior educational to the broader achievements of the college.

About You

The profitable candidate could have a PhD in Bioinformatics, Epigenomics, Computational Science, or equal. They need to have intensive expertise in ML/AI approaches, ideally inside an epigenomic context. A confirmed track-record of high-quality analysis, a transparent and bold plan for future analysis, and the power to safe exterior analysis funding are important. Candidates will want the power to develop and ship research-led instructing and evaluation and efficiently supervise PhD college students.

In regards to the Institute

The Blizard Institute was established in 2003 and is one in all six Institutes throughout the College of Medication and Dentistry, QMUL. The Institute includes roughly 350 workers based mostly in 4 educational Centres and one Public Engagement Centre, and helps a mixed whole of c750 postgraduate analysis and taught college students. The Institute goals to ship excellence in all elements of analysis, instructing and scientific service.

About Queen Mary

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

All through our historical past, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives via educational excellence. And we proceed to reside and breathe this spirit at the moment, not as a result of it’s merely ‘the suitable factor to do’ however for what it helps us obtain and the mental brilliance it delivers.

We proceed to embrace range of thought and opinion in all the things we do, within the perception that when views collide, disciplines work together, and views intersect, actually 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 non-public {and professional} growth alternatives. As well as, we provide a variety of labor life steadiness 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 might be made at every stage of the recruitment course of for any candidate with a incapacity. We’re open to contemplating functions from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

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