[BioC] Job openings at Barts Cancer Institute, QMUL: Postdoctoral Research assistant and Bioinformatician

[Claude Chelala]

Dear All
We have two bioinformatics positions in the cancer bioinformatics team of
Barts Cancer Institute.

1. Postdoctoral Research Assistant - http://www.jobs.qmul.ac.uk/3666
Department:Barts Cancer Institute - Centre for Molecular Oncology
Salary:£34,283 - £36,182 per annum inclusive (grade 5)
Reference:QMUL1535
Closing date:07-03-2013
Application form:Apply online
<https://ig24.i-grasp.com/fe/tpl_QMUL01.asp?newms=rf&ID=QMUL1535>
Overview:
Applications are sought for a Postodoctoral Research Assistant in
Bioinformatics with strong numerical skills and a track record in the
analysis of high throughput technologies. The successful applicant will be
expected to address bioinformatics and statistical needs related to the
design and analysis of in-house RNA-seq datasets to understand field
cancerisation in breast cancer. The appointee will build a dedicated
bioinformatics platform to host the obtained results and ensure its
maintenance and update. The research will be based in the Centre of
Molecular Oncology, Barts Cancer Institute, within the Barts and the
London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary, University of London.
Essential requirements for the post include a PhD or equivalent in
Bioinformatics/Computational Biology or a relevant discipline. Experience
in the management and analysis of next-generation sequencing datasets is
also essential, and a sound knowledge of statistical methodologies is
required. Breast cancer research experience is also desirable.
The post is a full-time, fixed-term post until March 2016. Starting salary
will be in the range £34,283 - £36,182 per annum inclusive of London
Allowance. Benefits include 30 days annual leave, plus 4 College closure
days, flexible working hours, childcare vouchers scheme, contributory
final salary pension scheme and an interest-free season ticket loan.
The Barts Cancer Institute requires that applicants invited for interview
will need to provide all certificates to confirm their qualifications
(specified in the Job Description).
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK
in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where
required this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain
under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.
Informal enquires about this post, including arrangements to visit the
Institute/Centre, can be made to Dr Claude Chelala on tel. 0207 7882 3570
or email c.chelala at qmul.ac.uk
Application enquiries can be directed to recruitment at qmul.ac.uk
Details about the Barts Cancer Institute, can be found at
www.bci.qmul.ac.uk <http://www.bci.qmul.ac.uk/>
The closing date for the applications is 7th March 2013 and interviews are
likely to be held shortly thereafter.


2- Bioinformatician http://www.jobs.qmul.ac.uk/3638
Department:Barts Cancer Institute - Centre for Molecular Oncology
Salary:£30,805 - 36,182 per annum inclusive of London Allowance. (grade 4)
Reference:QMUL1518
Closing date:27-02-2013
Application form:Apply online
<https://ig24.i-grasp.com/fe/tpl_QMUL01.asp?newms=rf&ID=QMUL1518>
Overview:
Applications are sought for a Bioinformatician to provide support towards
the analysis of high-throughput transcriptomic and genomic datasets. The
successful applicant will have a quantitative background and relevant
experience in analysing biological datasets. The research will be based in
the Centre of Molecular Oncology, Barts Cancer Institute, within the Barts
and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary, University of
London.
Essential requirements for this post include a degree in a quantitative
discipline and experience with complex biological datasets. A demonstrated
ability to cope well under pressure and work independently are also
essential. A sound knowledge of statistical methodologies is required.
Experience with next-generation sequencing datasets would be an advantage.
Opportunities will exist for further training in this area.
The post is a full time appointment for one year (March 2013 until March
2014). Starting salary will be in the Grade 4 range £30,805 - 36,182 per
annum inclusive of London Allowance. Benefits include 30 days annual
leave, plus 4 College closure days, flexible working hours, childcare
vouchers scheme, contributory final salary pension scheme and an interest
free season ticket loan.
Informal enquiries about this post, including arrangements to visit the
Institute/Centre, can be made to Dr Claude Chelala tel: +4420 7882 3570 or
email c.chelala at qmul.ac.uk
Details about Barts Cancer Institute can be found at www.bci.qmul.ac.uk
<http://www.bci.qmul.ac.uk/>
The closing date is 27th February and interviews are likely to be held
shortly thereafter.


Regards
Claude



Claude Chelala | Senior Lecturer
Centre for Molecular Oncology
Barts Cancer Institute - a Cancer Research UK Centre of Excellence
Queen Mary, University of London
John Vane Science Centre, Charterhouse Square, London EC1M 6BQ
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3570 | Fax: +44 (0)20 7882 3884 | www.bci.qmul.ac.uk/research/centre-profiles/molecular-oncology.html




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