Research Assistant/Research Associate - BioinformaticsBioinformatician
Newcastle University
Newcastle
£31,396-44,263 per year
Contract
Full-time
14 days ago
Company description:We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.Salary:Research Assistant: £31,396 to £32,982 per annumResearch Associate: £33,966 to £44,263 per annumJob description:The RoleWe are looking for a dynamic bioinformatician to analyse extensive omic datasets (e.g., single nuclei RNA sequencing and spatial transcriptomics) generated from muscle biopsies and other biological samples of patients affected by muscular dystrophies, to identify new disease mechanisms and biomarkers.This is a rare opportunity to work on several cutting-edge projects that will have a real and direct impact on patients' lives. Joining our world-class international team of clinicians, scientists and bioinformaticians, you will be able to demonstrate evidence of completing bioinformatics project with a research environment and develop a strong background in human disease biology.You will work in the John Walton Muscular Dystrophy Research Centre, a centre for translational research in genetic neuromuscular diseases with around 90 team members.This post is tenable for 24 months.The post will be based at the John Walton Muscular Dystrophy Research Centre (JWMDRC), a centre for translational research in genetic neuromuscular diseases with around 90 team members, at Newcastle University.Informal enquires to Prof. Giorgio Tasca ( ) or Sam Fitzsimmons ( )For further information please see£31,396 to £44,263 per annum
