Computational Biologist

The Rakyan lab's research focuses on the genetic and epigenetic regulation of mammalian Ribosomal DNA (rDNA), utilizing cutting-edge molecular biology tools and high-level computational approaches to investigate the genetic and epigenetic mechanisms involved in the various facets of rDNA biology. Our research aims to understand how genetic variation within the Ribosomal DNA (rDNA) influences the development of diseases, including cancer, and elucidate the evolutionary history of rDNA variation.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Computational Biologist to join our team. The successful candidate will have a PhD in a relevant subject, such as computational biology or bioinformatics, and several years of postdoctoral experience in analysis of repetitive regions. Expert knowledge of programming languages, such as R, Python, Java, Matlab, and C, is essential, as is previous experience in GWAS analyses, whole genome sequencing analyses, epigenomic and transcriptomic computational analyses. The candidate will also be required to supervise other junior lab members and contribute to grant writing.

The Blizard Institute is a leading research center within the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at Queen Mary University of London. Our Institute comprises approximately 350 staff based in four academic Centres and one Public Engagement Centre, and supports a combined total of c750 postgraduate research and taught students. We aim to deliver excellence in all aspects of research, teaching, and clinical service.

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable. We foster social justice and improve lives through academic excellence, and we continue to live and breathe this spirit today. We 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.

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. We also offer a range of work-life balance and family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements.

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.