Postdoctoral Fellow: Genomics & Cancer Evolution Dynamics

THE INSTITUTE OF CANCER RESEARCH; City Of London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute of Cancer Research in Sutton is seeking a Postdoctoral Training Fellow to lead data generation for the Boomers project, applying cutting-edge genomic analyses to archival tumours across decades. You will work under the guidance of Professor Trevor Graham in a highly interdisciplinary team and contribute to understanding early-onset colorectal cancer trends.

Candidates will perform molecular genomic analyses, use novel computational tools, and collaborate with dry-lab colleagues to

Qualifications

• PhD in molecular biology, bioinformatics or other relevant area.
• Proven, hands-on expertise in generating next-generation sequencing data.
• Appropriate publication record for level of experience.
• Good communication, observation and time-management skills, and the ability to interact effectively with other team members in a highly interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead data generation for the Boomers project and perform molecular genomic analyses on archival tumours.
• Investigate mutational landscapes and microbiome changes across decades using novel computational tools.

Skills

NGS data generation

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Time management

Education

PhD in molecular biology or bioinformatics

Job description

The Institute of Cancer Research in Sutton is seeking a Postdoctoral Training Fellow to lead data generation for the Boomers project, applying cutting-edge genomic analyses to archival tumours across decades. You will work under the guidance of Professor Trevor Graham in a highly interdisciplinary team and contribute to understanding early-onset colorectal cancer trends.

Candidates will perform molecular genomic analyses, use novel computational tools, and collaborate with dry-lab colleagues to