Research Associate in MSK Immunology & Data Science

Newcastle University; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle University invites applications for a Research Associate in Immunology & Data Science to join the Musculoskeletal Disease and Inflammation Medicine Theme of the NIHR Newcastle Biomedical Research Centre. The role focuses on applying bioinformatics to human tissue data from immune-mediated inflammatory diseases, including inflammatory arthritis.

The successful candidate will work within a diverse team of scientists at the Willam Leech Building, engaging with collaborators across

Qualifications

• Excellent bioinformatics skills with experience in coding in R and Python environments.
• Experience in development/application of computational tools/packages for analysing omics data.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced bioinformatics approaches to tissue-derived datasets from immune-mediated inflammatory diseases.
• Contribute to identifying tractable disease pathways for inflammatory arthritis.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and ARCADIA network to deliver translational research outcomes.

Skills

R programming

Python programming

Bioinformatics

Omics data analysis

Job description

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The Role

We are excited to launch this new opportunity for a Research Associate in Immunology & Data Science to join us in the Faculty of Medical Sciences. You will join a diverse community of colleagues in the Musculoskeletal Disease and Inflammation Medicine Theme of the NIHR Newcastle Biomedical Research Centre . Contributing to our world-leading translational research programme. Based in the Willam Leech Building of Newcastle University's Medical School, you will also benefit from interactions with researchers with interests in Immunity and Inflammation more generally from both clinical and scientific backgrounds. The mission of our group is to transform lives through world-leading research into immune-mediated musculoskeletal disease across the life course. As part of a team of >20 including five principal investigators, you will interact widely with our collaborators - including as part of the Arthritis UK-funded ARCADIA network, to deliver this goal. The successful early career academic will have the opportunity to consolidate their experience in applied biomedical data science as a post-doctoral researcher in the field of human tissue immunology. We seek a highly motivated and appropriately experienced scientist to help deliver our goal of identifying tractable disease pathways for people with inflammatory arthritis that are currently under-served by existing treatment paradigms. You will apply your considerable experience in deploying advanced bioinformatics approaches to diverse tissue-derived datasets acquired from people with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases - with an emphasis on inflammatory arthritis. We are particularly keen to hear from those with a passion for collaboration and the ability to interact and engage with a diverse network of specialists. For this focussed project we are looking for candidates with established and excellent bioinformatics skills, including proficiency with coding in R and Python environments and experience in the development/application of a broad range of computational tools/packages for analysing omics data. The post is fixed term for a period of 12 months. For informal enquiries contact NIHR Newcastle BRC MIM Theme Co-Lead Dr Arthur G Pratt . As part of our commitment to career development for research colleagues, the University has developed 3 levels of Research Innovation Role Profiles.pdf . These profiles set out firstly the generic competencies and responsibilities expected of role holders at each level and, secondly, the general qualifications and experiences needed for entry at a particular level. £36,636 to £46,049 per annum.