Project: Experimental models of human leukaemia: bioinformatics analysis of leukaemia transcriptomes

We are seeking an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Computational Biologist to join the research group of Professor Terence Rabbitts.  Funded by Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research, the position is available for one year in the first instance.

You will undertake computational analysis of RNA-seq transcriptome data, obtained by Next Generation sequencing of purified populations of cells in leukaemogenesis and normal haematopoietic counterparts.

The laboratory is located in the excellent environment of the Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Oxford, where there is also a Computational Biology Research Group (CBRG). For further information please refer to our website at http://www.imm.ox.ac.uk/wimm-research/molhaem/terry_rabbitts

You will have a PhD or Masters degree with post-graduate experience in bioinformatics, statistics, or a closely related numerate discipline, with a strong interest in leukaemia, normal and cancer stem cell biology.  Previous experience in computer-based analysis of large scale biomolecular data with expertise in computational, statistical and mathematical methods are essential to the post.

Informal enquiries for this role can be made to Professor Rabbitts at terence.rabbitts@imm.ox.ac.uk

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online.

To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and selection criteria, please click on the link below:-

https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=101906

The closing date for this position is 12.00 midday on Thursday 16 February 2012. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application. Please quote reference 101906 in all correspondence.

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