Job Opportunities in United Kingdom

Grade UE07: £39,347- £46,974 per annum
College / Department: Centre for Regenerative Medicine
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed Term contract: 3 years, 10 months*


The Opportunity:
This is an exciting opportunity to join the dynamic research group of Prof. Katrin Ottersbach as a Bioinformatician at the post-doctoral level and work on identifying cell-intrinsic and cell-extrinsic drivers of infant leukaemia using and integrating multiomics datasets with a view to developing new therapeutic targets for this devastating disease. The lab is located in the Centre for Regenerative Medicine within the newly formed Institute for Regeneration and Repair at the world-class University of Edinburgh and provides a stimulating research environment with access to cutting-edge technology and expertise in a wide range of stem cell and disease models.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.


Your skills and attributes for success:

• A Ph D, or near completion, in Mathematics, Physics, Computational Science, Genomics, Genetics, Computational Biology (or similar), and a passion for problem solving.
• Understanding of single cell transcriptome and/or genome data analysis.
• Understanding, experience and/or published outcomes from analysing and interpreting large datasets.
• Experience in using statistical (e.g. R) and/or programming (e.g. Python, Java) languages.
Strong analytical and statistical skills.

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• As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
• A competitive salary of £39,347- £46,974 per annum *(Please note, appointment at a spine point above the first step in this range will result in a reduction in contract length)
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
  

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab) items should be uploaded as one single combined document in either PDF or Word format.
The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa. Please note if the role is offered on a part-time basis, it may result in sponsorship being dependant on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant or the role no longer meeting the Home Office’s criteria for sponsorship.
Key notes for applicants
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