Staff Scientist- Cancer Genomics

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Staff Scientist- Cancer Genomics

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Lifelancer

Job description

Job Title: Staff Scientist- Cancer GenomicsJob Location: Hinxton, Saffron Walden CB10, UKJob Location Type: HybridJob Contract Type: Full-timeJob Seniority Level: Mid-Senior levelDo you want to help us improve human health and understand life on Earth? Make your mark by shaping the future to enable or deliver life-changing science to solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges.About The RoleWe are seeking a motivated and collaborative researcher with expertise in the computational analysis of cancer genomes to join Mike Stratton’s team as a Staff Scientist in the CASM Programme.You Will Be Responsible ForYou will play a lead role in a global study investigating the causes of early-onset colorectal cancer. This computational-based project will involve analysis of colorectal cancer genomes and you will play a key role in data analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation. You will work closely with members of our team as well as our network of international partners while contributing to the overall research strategy of Mike Stratton’s team.You will join a supportive, inclusive, and friendly team consisting of PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, staff scientists, research assistants and project management support.About UsOur team uses whole genome sequencing to identify and understand the changes in the genome that occur over the course of a person’s lifetime. Our focus is to identify and ascribe patterns of mutations to environmental and cellular factors, to understand when they occur, how they drive cancer, and how their effects vary between human populations.About YouEssential skills:Technical Skills And Experience

• PhD in Biological Sciences
• Experience in a scientific research role
• Experience in cancer genetics and genomics
• Experience in analysing next generation sequencing data

Competencies And Behaviours

• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, able to communicate ideas and results effectively to a wide range of audiences
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and independently
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build lasting collaborations
• Commitment to inclusivity, integrity, and fostering a positive team culture

Desirable Skills

• Experience in data management and quality control of biological datasets
• Proficiency in using the command line
• Proficiency in Python and/or R for analysing biological data
• Publication record and experience in writing scientific manuscripts

Other InformationSalary per annum: £44,890 to £53,331 dependent on skills and experienceStaff Scientist job family: Grade 2 role profileFor informal queries, please contact Sarah Moody (Senior Staff Scientist).Application ProcessPlease apply with your CV and a Cover letter outlining how you meet the essential skills and experience set out above, why you want to apply to this role and what value/experience you can bring.Interviews will take place week commencing 17th March 2025.Closing Date: 2nd March 2025Hybrid Working At Wellcome SangerWe recognise that there are many benefits to Hybrid Working; including an improved work-life balance, with more focused time, as well as the ability to organise working time so that collaborative opportunities and team discussions are facilitated on campus. The hybrid working arrangement will vary for different roles and teams. The nature of your role and the type of work you do will determine if a hybrid working arrangement is possible.Equality, Diversity And InclusionWe aim to attract, recruit, retain and develop talent from the widest possible talent pool, thereby gaining insight and access to different markets to generate a greater impact on the world. We have a supportive culture with the following staff networks, LGBTQ+, Parents and Carers, Disability and Race Equity to bring people together to share experiences, offer specific support and development opportunities and raise awareness. The networks are also a place for allies to provide support to others.We want our people to be whoever they want to be because we believe people who bring their best selves to work, do their best work. That’s why we’re committed to creating a truly inclusive culture at Sanger Institute. We will consider all individuals without discrimination and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, where everyone can thrive.Our BenefitsWe are proud to deliver an awarding campus-wide employee wellbeing strategy and programme. The importance of good health and adopting a healthier lifestyle and the commitment to reduce work-related stress is strongly acknowledged and recognised at Sanger Institute.Sanger Institute became a signatory of the International Technician Commitment initiative In March 2018. The Technician Commitment aims to empower and ensure visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians working in higher education and research, across all disciplines.Lifelancer ( ) is a talent-hiring platform in Life Sciences, Pharma and IT. The platform connects talent with opportunities in pharma, biotech, health sciences, healthtech and IT domains.For more details and to find similar roles, please check out the below Lifelancer link.

Expected salary

£44890 – 53331 per year

Location

Hinxton, Cambridgeshire

Job date

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 23:40:52 GMT

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