Lecturer in Genetic Epidemiology

About the Role

We are seeking a Lecturer to join the Centre for Multi-omics, a world leader in genetic discovery of molecular traits such as metabolites and proteins. Our research links these traits to complex diseases to reveal new drug targets, indications, and disease mechanisms. We are passionate about training the next generation of scientists to translate genomic data into clinically actionable insights. Our international team values scientific excellence, curiosity, and a healthy work–life balance.

The Lecturer will deliver a genomics programme leveraging large-scale biological samples and linked health data from diverse populations. You will lead projects using population-scale whole-genome sequencing to uncover rare, high-impact variants influencing human health, and integrate omics research across PHURI’s multidisciplinary themes.

About PHURI

Our new University Research Institutes (URIs) are flagship initiatives under our ambitious Strategy 2030, convening thematic and multidisciplinary research excellence to tackle questions of international importance.  

The Precision Healthcare University Research Institute (PHURI) will unite world-leading expertise from Queen Mary’s, nationally and internationally to drive research excellence and expedite impact. PHURI’s multidisciplinary teams will address four interconnected research themes; Health data and analytics; Multiomics and single cell analyses; MedTech and Devices; and Therapeutic Innovation.

These themes will come together to create a complete journey from disease identification, through the development of a therapy, intervention or device, to translation for patients in the clinic. This integrated approach is a distinguishing feature of PHURI.

PHURI builds on the close partnership between Queen Mary University of London and Barts NHS Trust, continuing our shared focus on accelerating the latest healthcare innovations from the bench to bedside. We will work closely with Barts Trust to ensure that our research is focused on where it’s needed most, using real-world clinical data to drive the development and targeted prescription of treatments based on patients’ needs. This will help to build a stronger health service for the people of East London, the UK and the world.

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to 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.

Benefits

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. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities.

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.

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