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Postdoctoral Research Associate

Barts Cancer Institute (Queen Mary University of London)
London
2 weeks ago
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Opportunity ID

5962

Faculty

Medicine & Dentistry

Location

QM London

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Duration

12 months

Working Patterns

Full Time

Full Time Equivalent (FTE)

1.00

Salary Range

£37,889 - £51,040

Job Pack

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Contact Details

Stuart McDonald



About The Role

About the Role

A 12 month post-doctoral research assistant position funded by the Barts and the London Charity (BTLC) is available in the laboratory of the laboratory of Professor Stuart McDonald at the Barts Cancer Institute (Queen Mary University of London). This role will involve analysing existing spatial-omics data sets and developing novel computational tools to understand the risk of developing cancer in Barrett’s esophagus. Experience in analysing large datasets in R is essential but will also involve the use image analysis software such as Qpath.

About You

We seek an ambitious and self-motivated postdoctoral researcher with a strong background in biology and experience in bioinformatics. Experience in multiplex proteomics and sequencing analysis and a track record of effective communication, teamwork and successful project management is essential.

About The Institute

The Barts Cancer Institute (BCI) is part of the Cancer Research Centre of Excellence whose work aims to transform the lives of those with and at risk of cancer through innovative research in the laboratory, in patients and in populations. BCI is internationally renowned in many areas of cancer research, and it combines ground-breaking basic research with the expertise of clinicians and clinician scientists and the Barts NHS Trust to achieve improvements in cancer patient care. BCI is also a partner in the CRUK City of London Major Centre (with UCL, Kings and the Francis Crick Institute). BCI is committed in supporting and developing future cancer researchers through its extensive postgraduate training

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.

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.

Closing Date

01/07/2025, 23:55

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