Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Genomics

The University of Edinburgh; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Cancer Genomics. This full-time role involves developing computational pipelines for multiomics data analysis and offers significant career development opportunities in a cutting-edge research environment. Candidates should have strong coding skills and a PhD in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• PhD (or near completion) in a relevant field.
• Proven track record of independent research with at least one first-author paper.
• Enthusiastic about academic growth, including presenting work.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced computational pipelines for multiomics data analysis.
• Collaborate with leading researchers in UK and US laboratories.
• Contribute to impactful publications.

Skills

Coding skills in Python/R

Linux/UNIX

Structural variant analysis

Cancer genomics

High-throughput sequencing

Independent research

Education

PhD in a relevant field

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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Genomics, Midlothian

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Cancer Genomics to join our team at the University of Edinburgh, funded by a Medical Research Council. This is a unique opportunity to work on a cutting-edge project involving multiomics data analysis of myeloma genomes, focusing on structural variants and heterochromatin rearrangements. You will have the chance to develop advanced computational pipelines, contribute to impactful publications, and collaborate with leading researchers both in the UK and US laboratories. Whether you are looking to advance your computational skills or engage in translational research, this role offers substantial career development opportunities.

This post is fixed-term (for 36 months) and full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

The salary for this post is at Grade UE07: £40,497 to £48,149 per annum, pro-rata if part-time.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• PhD (or near completion) in a relevant field.
• Strong coding skills in Python/R and Linux/UNIX, or expertise in structural variant analysis with motivation to upskill computationally.
• Experience in cancer genomics/epigenomics and high-throughput sequencing.
• Proven track record of independent research with at least one first-author paper.
• Enthusiastic about academic growth, including presenting work and supporting junior researchers.

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