Research Assistant or Associate in Computational Genomics

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Imperial College London Full time

Research Assistant/Associate Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized researcher to join our team at Imperial College London. The successful candidate will have a strong background in computational genomics and a passion for understanding the complexities of Parkinson's disease.

About the Role

The Research Assistant/Associate will be responsible for leading one or more projects characterizing the relationship between brain and blood cell types to interpret Parkinson's disease susceptibility and its various clinical presentations. This will involve working with next-generation sequencing data from patient-derived brain tissue and blood to identify cells and signalling pathways dysregulated in Parkinson's disease.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead one or more projects characterizing the relationship between brain and blood cell types to interpret Parkinson's disease susceptibility and its various clinical presentations.
  • Work with next-generation sequencing data from patient-derived brain tissue and blood to identify cells and signalling pathways dysregulated in Parkinson's disease.
  • Collaborate with various research groups within the Dementia Research Institute and Imperial's Department of Brain Sciences.
  • Develop skills in emerging computational approaches and continue your career at a world-leading institution.

Requirements

  • Relevant MSc in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Mathematics, or a closely related discipline.
  • Practical experience within a research environment and/or publication in relevant and refereed journals.
  • Experience with high-performance computing environments.
  • Proficiency with a broad range of bioinformatics tools and databases.
  • Background knowledge of neuroscience, biological sciences, or a closely related discipline.
  • Background knowledge of the immune system.

What We Offer

  • Opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution.
  • Collaboration with various research groups within the Dementia Research Institute and Imperial's Department of Brain Sciences.
  • Support to develop skills in emerging computational approaches.
  • Access to sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers.
  • Opportunity to grow your career and gain access to Imperial's sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers.

How to Apply

Imperial College London is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.

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