[BioC] Bioinformatics job posting

[Yinyin Yuan]

The Institute of Cancer Research
Division of Molecular Pathology
Chelsea, London
 
Post-doctoral Training Fellow
Statistical data integration to dissect cancer heterogeneity. 
Closing date: 30 Nov. 2012

We seek a motivated Post-doctoral Training Fellow to work on an exciting project of integrating large-scale data generated from the new Tumour Profiling Unit at ICR in collaboration with Prof Alan Ashworth. The goal is to dissect cancer heterogeneity by comparing pre- and post-treatment deep next generation DNA sequence, proteomic, and histopathological image data from primary cancers and multiple metastases. Our lab bridges statistical analysis and cancer biology and pathology and aims to foster new developments in statistics through close interactions among diverse research fields. In particular, we have developed image processing tools for histopathological and immunohistochemical images to turn these well characterized observations into quantitative measurements (Yuan et al. Sci Trans Med 2012), ready to be integrated with next-generation sequencing. See www.yuanlab.org for more details.
 
The successful post holder will enjoy working in the interdisciplinary fields and collaborating with other groups at ICR. The post holder will also excel in coordinating between programming and exploring new research areas through these collaborations, be a fast learner and have interests in different scientific subjects and research areas.
 
Applicants must hold a PhD in quantitative sciences such as Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Engineering, or Statistics, have extensive experience in statistical data analysis and less than 5 years postdoctoral experience. Knowledge in sequencing data analysis is highly desirable.
 
Appointment will be on a Fixed Term Contract for 3 years, with a starting salary in the range of £28,087 to £36,953 p.a. inclusive, depending on experience. There is potential to progress on the salary scale up to £38,990 p.a. inclusive.  The successful candidate will be based in Chelsea, London.
 
The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) is one of the world’s most influential cancer research institutes. Our mission is to make the discoveries that defeat cancer.  We have a long and distinguished history of research with a major impact on the outcome for cancer patients.  Our unique partnership with The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust (RMH) makes us the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe, performing high quality original basic research and translational studies.  Under the leadership of Chief Executive Professor Alan Ashworth FRS, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining the best minds in the world. The ICR was ranked as the UK’s top academic research centre in the 2008 Higher Education Funding Council Research Assessment Exercise.  Based on our publication record, citations and impact we rank among the world’s leading cancer research centres.
 
To apply, please upload:
•       A full CV with a publication List (two to three pages)
•       Covering letter including the names and contact details of two referees (one page)
•       Research plan (one to two pages outlining your current research interests and research plans for the next 3 years) 
online via our website at: http://www.icr.ac.uk/jobsearch, Job reference number 1244248.

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