research assistant Exeter, England
Job description
Faculty of Health & Life Science
The post
We are looking to recruit a bioinformatician to work on a project funded by the Medical Research Council that aims to explore epigenetic variation associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Specifically, the successful candidate will undertake bioinformatic analyses, working with epigenomic data (DNA methylation, chromatin accessibility, histone modifications) generated by our group. They be responsible for processing large genomic datasets, running analyses and disseminating results to our network of collaborators.
The successful applicant will be based within the Complex Disease Epigenetics Group (http://www.epigenomicslab.com/) in the Department of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Exeter. We are a dynamic, interdisciplinary team including molecular biologists, mathematicians and bioinformaticians researching the genomic basis of neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disease.
This MRC funded post is available from 1st October 2023 on a fixed term contract until 5th March 2025.
Further background to research relating to the funded project can be found in the following publications from our group:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36153390/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32049030/
About you
The successful applicant will have experience in programming, statistics and genetic analyses. They will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies. They will have experience of using high-performance computing, be passionate about open and reproducible science and understand the importance of version control.
Applicants will be educated to first degree level or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in bioinformatics, computer science, mathematics or a related field of study and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes.
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What we can offer you
- Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;
- Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
- An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
- Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
- A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
- A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.
Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. 98% of our research is of international quality (2014 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
For further information please contact Eilis Hannon and Jonathan Mill ([email protected] / [email protected]).
