Research Associate

University of Leicester, United Kingdom

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: City of Leicester, ENGLAND

About the role
The Department of Population Health Sciences at the University of Leicester are seeking a Research Associate to join them on a fixed term basis to play a key role in the generation and integration of genomic data to drive mechanistic insight, and drug target discovery, for lung disease. You will join a Wellcome Trust funded interdisciplinary collaboration of statistical geneticists, laboratory scientists and respiratory clinicians to take results from genome-wide association studies into the laboratory for functional investigation. The wider programme includes many opportunities to develop research and personal skills, and to build your knowledge and capacity for interdisciplinary working.
 
The University of Leicester prides itself on the diversity of its student population and on being an inclusive employer. We encourage applications from candidates who represent the diversity of our student population, local communities and wider society. In particular, we welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, as this is a staff group currently underrepresented in the University
About you
As the successful applicant, you will have (or will soon have) a PhD in genomics, statistical genetics, and/or bioinformatics as well as relevant experience in statistical programming (such as R). You will have a good understanding of human genetics and broader human biology. You will have effective interpersonal skills and enjoy working within a team to deliver impactful research.
Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Professor Louise Wain on [email protected]




As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here
 
Applications for job share will be considered.
 
The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change , which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.
 
As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.
 
We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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