Senior Lecturer in Computational Epigenomics

Department: Blizard Institute
Salary: £61,896 - £69,114 per annum (Grade 7)
Reference: 1494
Location: Whitechapel
Date posted: 19 March 2024
Closing date: 16 April 2024

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About the Role

This role is part of a £3.2M investment by Barts Charity to develop genomic and epigenomic liquid biopsy analyses for diagnostics as well as research applications across QMUL. The post holder will play an important role in developing ML/AI solutions for the analysis of genomic and epigenomic data from liquid biopsies, working closely with scientists at the Digital Environment Research Institute (DERI). Together with the Faculty’s Genome Centre, they will also establish and maintain a new bioinformatics service for the bespoke analysis of epigenomic data generated by labs across the University. The Senior Lecturer will contribute to research in computational epigenomics as a member of the newly established QMUL Centre for Epigenetics. They will make contributions to student education and experience through curriculum development and the delivery of teaching activities, as well as contribute as a senior academic to the wider achievements of the university.

About You

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Bioinformatics, Epigenomics, Computational Science, or equivalent. They should have extensive experience in ML/AI approaches, ideally within an epigenomic context. A proven track-record of high-quality research, a clear and ambitious plan for future research, and the ability to secure external research funding are essential. Candidates will need the ability to develop and deliver research-led teaching and assessment and successfully supervise PhD students.

About the Institute

The Blizard Institute was established in 2003 and is one of six Institutes within the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, QMUL. The Institute comprises approximately 350 staff based in four academic Centres and one Public Engagement Centre, and supports a combined total of c750 postgraduate research and taught students. The Institute aims to deliver excellence in all aspects of research, teaching and clinical service.

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

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