Postdoc: Data Scientist in Tumour Immunology & RNA-Seq

University of Dundee; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK research institution is seeking a Senior Research Scientist/Data Analyst specializing in tumour immunology. The role involves advanced computational data analysis and RNA sequencing, contributing to a CRUK-funded project on early-stage mesothelioma. Ideal candidates will possess a PhD and significant programming experience, with strong collaborative skills in a dynamic research environment.

Benefits

Collaborative research environment

Excellent quality of life in Dundee

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• PhD degree in relevant field with life science exposure.
• Considerable programming experience with public codebases.
• Demonstrated experience with RNA sequencing data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and add features to existing data analysis pipelines.
• Establish RNA sequencing workflows focused on genomic analysis.
• Write optimized scripts in R or Python.

Skills

Computational data analysis

Programming (R/Python)

RNA sequencing data analysis

Collaborative work

Education

PhD in biology/biochemistry/computer science/bioinformatics

Tools

HPC systems

Mass spectrometry

Job description

A leading UK research institution is seeking a Senior Research Scientist/Data Analyst specializing in tumour immunology. The role involves advanced computational data analysis and RNA sequencing, contributing to a CRUK-funded project on early-stage mesothelioma. Ideal candidates will possess a PhD and significant programming experience, with strong collaborative skills in a dynamic research environment.