Research Fellow in Health and Life Sciences

7 days ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Northumbria University Full time

ABOUT THE ROLE

  • We're looking for a highly committed and creative scientist to join the bioinformatics research group at Northumbria University.
  • You'll be developing new data science methods utilizing public data from UKBiobank, dbGAP, and internal Whole Sequence data, along with cutting-edge AI/ML technologies.
  • The role involves creating an integrative 3-step Predictive framework, including modeling Polygenic risk Scores (PRS), refining Disease Risk Prediction, and stratifying individuals into optimal groups based on predicted risk.
  • You'll evaluate the developed framework using Genome-wide Association Studies (GWAS) data and deploy it into a web application linked to Cloud Computing resources.

ABOUT THE TEAM

  • The role will be based at Northumbria University, working closely with Professor Emile R. Chimusa. Traveling and attending specialist meetings and conferences will be part of the role.
  • The department has a focus on life science research and state-of-the-art multi-omics laboratories.

ABOUT YOU

  • Required: PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics, statistical genetics, or related field.
  • Strong understanding of polygenic risk scores analysis, AI/ML models, and programming in Python and R.
  • Experience in large-scale genomic data analytics, web application development, and working in multidisciplinary teams.

This role offers a stimulating opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in genomics and data science.

ABOUT US

Northumbria University is a research-intensive institution that fosters innovation and academic excellence. Recognized for its diverse and inclusive culture, the university provides an environment for learning and development. Join us in shaping the future of research and education.

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Northumbria University values its staff and offers a range of benefits to support work-life balance, including pension schemes and opportunities for continued learning and development.

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