Postdoctoral Research Associate in 3D Genomics (Fixed Term)

We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in studying the three-dimensional organization of the genome, in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics. The successful candidate will join the team of Dr. Gamze Gursoy, working on topics related to computational biology and genomics.

Role holders will be expected to plan and manage their own research and administration, with guidance if required. They will be expected to take an active role within the research group, including assisting in the development of graduate student research skills as well as participation in and planning/delivery of seminars and conferences relating to the research area.

Successful candidates will have completed (or be close to completing) a Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Engineering or a relevant field and have relevant background knowledge in omics data generation, genome engineering, 3D genome, and computational biology. This is a hybrid wetlab and computational position, and the successful candidate is expected to have experience in molecular biology and omics techniques in the wetlab setting. Additional knowledge in transcriptomics, cancer, and/or neurodegenerative diseases is preferred. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate closely with the Department of Genetics.

Fixed-term: The appointment is for an initial period of one year.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above.

Please indicate the contact details (including email addresses) of two academic referees on the online application form and upload a full curriculum vitae and a description of your recent research (not to exceed three pages). Please ensure that at least one of your referees is contactable at any time during the selection process and is made aware that they will be contacted by the Mathematics HR Administrator to request that they upload a reference for you to our Web Recruitment System, and please encourage them to do so promptly.

Interviews will be held soon after the closing date.

Informal enquiries can be made by contacting Dr Gamze Gursoy at gg584@cam.ac.uk.

If you have any queries about the application process, please email: LE48426@maths.cam.ac.uk. 

Please quote reference LE48426 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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