Computational Neuroscience Research Associate

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge is seeking an enthusiastic Research Assistant/Associate to join the lab of Prof Maura Malpetti within the Department of Clinical Neurosciences. The role focuses on statistics and data management for multimodal biomarkers in frontotemporal dementia research, involving collaborations across academic and industry partners.

The post is fixed-term for 1 year and will be based at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

Qualifications

• A PhD (or near completion) in Bioinformatics, Statistics, Neurosciences or related discipline.
• In-depth knowledge of biostatistics and related research methods.
• Experience with machine learning algorithms and programming in MATLAB, R, Bash and Python.

Responsibilities

• Lead statistical analysis and data management for multivariate biomarkers.
• Develop pipelines to combine multimodal data linking blood samples to NHS digital records, clinical data, genetics and neuroimages.
• Lead computational analyses on biomarkers data, polygenic risk scores and immunophenotyping data.
• Drive the project, deliver study objectives and present findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Machine learning

Programming: MATLAB

Programming: R

Programming: Python

Data analysis

Education

PhD or near completion in Bioinformatics/Statistics/Neurosciences

Tools

MATLAB

R

Python

Bash

Job description

University of Cambridge is seeking an enthusiastic Research Assistant/Associate to join the lab of Prof Maura Malpetti within the Department of Clinical Neurosciences. The role focuses on statistics and data management for multimodal biomarkers in frontotemporal dementia research, involving collaborations across academic and industry partners.

The post is fixed-term for 1 year and will be based at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.