Computational Biology Research Associate - Flexible Work

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in computational biology. The successful candidate will develop, adapt and evaluate models linking promoters and regulatory sequences to gene expression behaviour, working with experimental researchers to connect model predictions with measurements of gene expression.

You will explore DNA foundation models and sequence-based approaches to help address these questions, with scope to compare modelling approaches

Qualifications

• PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics, systems biology or related field.
• Strong programming in Python and/or R and ML methods for biology.
• Good statistics and model evaluation skills.
• Experience with DNA sequence modelling or regulatory genomics is valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop, adapt and evaluate computational models linking promoters to gene expression.
• Collaborate with experimental researchers to connect model predictions with measurements.
• Explore DNA foundation models and sequence-based approaches to generate testable predictions.

Skills

Python

R

Machine learning

Time-series analysis

Education

PhD in computational biology

Tools

Python

R

Job description

The University of Cambridge invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in computational biology. The successful candidate will develop, adapt and evaluate models linking promoters and regulatory sequences to gene expression behaviour, working with experimental researchers to connect model predictions with measurements of gene expression.

You will explore DNA foundation models and sequence-based approaches to help address these questions, with scope to compare modelling approaches