Lecturer in Data Science in Haematology

About the role:

Are you a dedicated, enthusiastic, and talented early-stage scientist in the field of Data Science? Do you have expertise in any area of Data Science including population genomics, bioinformatics and multi-omics, single cell and spatial biology, systems medicine as well as artificial intelligence or their combination? If so, this is your opportunity to join the Centre for Haematology in the Department of Immunology and Inflammation, where we offer exciting academic opportunities within an integrated and supportive environment.

What you would be doing:

As Lecturer in Data Science in Haematology, you will be expected to develop a competitive, independent line of research as well as develop synergy with the existing PIs and research groups in the Centre and foster collaboration within Imperial. You will have ample opportunity to work with highly complex research datasets in the areas of population genetics and genomics, epigenomics (Karadimitris, Crump, Feldhahn, Agrawal Singh, Chaidos), metabolomics (Burt), imaging (Lo Celso, Burt), advanced cell biology and mouse genetics (Lo Celso, Iskander), biochemistry and structural biology (Crawley, McKinnon, Ahnström, Jayakody Arachchillage), immunotherapy (Karadimitris) and immunogenetics (Cooper) as well as clinical datasets of patients with rare diseases such as DBA (Iskander) and ITP (Cooper).

Depending on your specific interests, you will be affiliated with the appropriate data science hubs within Imperial.

As well as develop new research initiatives, you will also supervise, train and mentor staff and students at the highest scientifically rigorous levels, and will make active contributions to the management of staff and research resources with the Department.

What we are looking for:

• An experienced researcher with a national and growing international reputation in data science
• Experience in the development of collaborative research programmes in field
• A track record in attracting research funding
• Experience of training students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

What we can offer you:

• A permanent tenured appointment, subjected to a probation review, at Imperial with a sector-leading salary (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes)
• A start-up package commensurate with achievements, qualifications and experience of the applicant
• Extensive internal collaborative opportunities with researchers leading high profile programmes in Haematology
• To be a part of the Centre for Haematology in the Department of Immunology and Inflammation at Imperial and the opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity
• Grow in your career with tailored training programmes for academic staff including dedicated support as well as a transparent promotion process.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further Information

Informal inquiries about the post can be directed to Professor Cristina Lo Celso (c.lo-celso@imperial.ac.uk) or Professor Tassos Karadimitris (a.karadimitris@imperial.ac.uk), Co-Directors for the Centre of Haematology.

Please note that, effective from 1^st June 2025, our academic job titles will be changing from the one originally listed in the advert. These changes are part of an update to align titles with our peer institutions nationally and internationally. Further details regarding the updated titles and what they entail will be provided during the recruitment or onboarding process.

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