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Job Offer: Research Fellow, Computational Postdoc:Job description:Job location: Belfast Ref: 22/109925 Duration: Fixed Term 12 months Hours: Full-time income: £34,304 - £40,927 per annum The School of Medicine, Dentistry & Biomedical Sciences (MDBS) at Queen's University Belfast, is currently seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the post of Research Fellow in the Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine. The Tiwari Lab (www.tiwarilab.com) is seeking a computational postdoc. Our team works on single-cell genomics and gene regulation, combining new single-cell and spatial omics technologies with bioinformatics and machine learning. In this project the candidate will develop new computational strategies to identify human genetic variation linked to cell fate changes in the human brain, with a particular focus on brain regions affected by neurodevelopmental disorders. The candidate can use and combine single-cell ATAC-seq, single-cell RNA-seq, spatial gene expression, and whole-genome sequencing (with long reads) data. The candidate will get the opportunity to explore new analysis methods using deep learning. Depending on the interest, it is also possible to be involved in the wet-lab, to execute single-cell sequencing and other experiments. The prosperous candidate must have and your CV/Cover letter (or application form) should clearly demonstrate you have: » Have or about to obtain a PhD in Bioinformatics or Computational Biology or Systems Biology or related areas » 3 years recent significant work practice (includes PhD) to include: - Programming expertise in one of the following Required languages R, Perl, Python, C/C++, SBML, Fortran or Shell scripting - practice in analysing high throughput genomics datasets such as single-cell RNA-seq, ATAC-seq » At least one recent high-quality original research publication in a reputable peer-reviewed journal, commensurate with career stage. Please note the above are not an exhaustive list. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availcapability of funding. Key Dates Closing Date: 18/07/2022 Anticipated Interview Date: 26/07/2022 more information Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr David Simpson at David.Simpson@qub.ac.uk Information about the School can be found at https://www.qub.ac.uk/research-centres/wwiem/ At Queen's our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a staff member you will become part of a vibrant organisational culture, which will provide you with the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through a continuous focus on learning and development. We offer an excellent employment package that includes: » Great terms & conditions » Pension schemes » Family-friendly initiatives » Career development opportunities » Support for health & mental wellbeing » Generous holiday entitlement of 8 weeks a year (made up of 23 days annual leave, 10 closure days and 9 bank holidays) more information on our attractive package can be found at: https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/HumanResources/pay-compensate-and-benefi ts/ Queen'sUniversity is committed topromoting equality of opportunityto all.We have created an inclusive culture by establishing staff networks such as iRise (Race) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality. We alsosubscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI in addition to Athena Swan.For more information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion,pleasevisit: www.qub.ac.uk/diversity https://www.qub.ac.uk/sites/QueensGenderInitiative/ and https://www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/ For more information about the function including the essential and desirable criteria please visit www.qub.ac.uk/jobs or click to Apply. Skills:
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