Research Scientist

4 weeks ago


Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom University Of Leicester Full time

About the Role

The University of Leicester Ulverscroft Eye Unit is seeking a highly skilled Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to a cutting-edge research project exploring the potential of retinal image-derived phenotypes in disease prediction and modelling. The successful candidate will have a strong background in bioinformatics, computational biology, or a closely related field, with expertise in genetic data analysis and statistical genetics methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Co-develop and carry out an independent original research programme in line with the strategic priorities of the group
  • Manage large-scale genotype and phenotype datasets
  • Supervise clinical studies
  • Support research staff and PhD/iMSc/project students

About the Team

The Ulverscroft Eye Unit is a clinical research unit and centre for excellence in ophthalmic research, with state-of-the-art research facilities and a dynamic research environment. The team benefits from world-leading data science infrastructure and a dedicated research computing support service.

What We Offer

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on multidisciplinary projects, aiming to bridge the gap between computational analysis and experimental biology, and contribute significantly to the field of disease prediction and modelling through retinal image analysis.

About You

We are seeking a creative and ambitious individual with excellent communication skills and a keen interest in tackling challenging projects. Experience with CRISPR-Cas9 technology and familiarity with artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques applied to biological datasets would be particularly beneficial.


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