Research Associate in Genomics

Location: Silwood Park Campus 

Job Summary 

We are actively seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to join our research team in the pivotal role of conducting evolutionary genomic analyses. This position offers a unique opportunity to delve into diverse genomic datasets, focusing on elucidating key insights into stress tolerance mechanisms in coconut palms and unravelling the complexities of sexual behaviour in monkeys. 

You will not only spearhead these crucial analyses but will also contribute significantly to our overarching genomic and metagenomic research endeavours within our cutting-edge laboratory, with ample prospects for co-authoring publications in top journals. 

This position presents an exhilarating opportunity to immerse oneself in forefront research endeavours and effect tangible advancements in the field.

Lab website: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/people/v.savolainen 

Duties and responsibilities 

• Genomic Analyses: Your primary responsibility will entail conducting comprehensive genomic analyses of a varied array of coconut palm and macaque genomes.
• Team Leadership: In addition to your analytical duties, you will assume a leadership role in supervising a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team comprising both PhD and Masters students. This pivotal position necessitates adept guidance, fostering collaborative synergies, and ensuring the seamless execution of our research objectives.
• Publications: As a valued Research Associate, you will actively contribute to disseminating our ground-breaking research findings by co-authoring publications in high-impact, refereed journals, thereby fostering broader scholarly discourse and advancement in the field.

Essential requirements

You should:

• Hold, or be near completion of, a PhD in evolution, ecology, genetics, or genomics.
• Have a robust background in genomics, molecular biology, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency in analytical methodologies and research techniques.
• Proven experience in leadership roles within collaborative research environments.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey complex scientific concepts.

Further Information 

This is a full time, fixed term position until 31 December 2024, with possibility of extension subject to funding. You will be based at Silwood Park Campus.

Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as a Research Assistant.

For insights into ongoing projects, please visit our lab's page or feel free to contact Professor Vincent Savolainen directly at v.savolainen@imperial.ac.uk. 

The College is a proud signatory to the San-Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions, we evaluate applicants on the quality of their work, not the journal impact factor where it is published. For more information, see https://www.imperial.ac.uk/research-and-innovation/about-imperial-research/research-evaluation/

The College believes that the use of animals in research is vital to improve human and animal health and welfare. Animals may only be used in research programmes where their use is shown to be necessary for developing new treatments and making medical advances. Imperial is committed to ensuring that, in cases where this research is deemed essential, all animals in the College’s care are treated with full respect, and that all staff involved with this work show due consideration at every level. http://www.imperial.ac.uk/research-and-innovation/about-imperial-research/research-integrity/animal-research/ 

Closing Date: 02/05/2024

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