Research Assistant/Associate - Bioinformatics

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

Salary
Research Assistant: £32,296 to £33,882 per annum.
Research Associate: £34,866 to £45,163 per annum.

The Role
Are you a bioinformatician / data scientist with a passion for single cell genomics? Are you interested in joining a vibrant multi-disciplinary team working to understand in how mitochondrial DNA mutations affect people in different ways?

We are looking for a motivated bioinformatician to join our dynamic research team, backed by significant funding from a recently awarded Wellcome Career Development Award. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with computational and wet-lab scientists at the forefront of pioneering research from the very start of a project. Our goal is to determine how the nuclear and mitochondrial genomes interact in mitochondrial DNA disease. You will harness the power of large-scale single-cell genomics to address a fundamental question in the field of mitochondrial genomics - why do people who carry the same mitochondrial DNA mutation have such different disease outcomes?

We are seeking candidates with a PhD or equivalent experience in bioinformatics, computational biology or related areas with experience of working with large scale genomic data. For candidates without a PhD, we offer the opportunity to undertake PhD training as part of the role.

In this role, you will be based at our Newcastle Upon Tyne campus, which has fantastic transport links and state of the art facilities. You will join the world-class, multidisciplinary Newcastle Mitochondrial Research Group, renowned for our extensive experience in characterising mitochondrial function in both health and disease. The group also includes a vibrant Young Scientists Group. Our researchers work in close collaboration with NHS clinical activities, bridging basic and translational science to advance the understanding of mitochondrial biology to develop new therapies for patients and families.

The position is a fixed-term, full-time post and is available for a duration of 3.5 years in the first instance, starting as soon as possible, ending on 30.06.2028.

We recognise and support diverse personal circumstances and are open to discuss flexible working arrangements.

If you have any questions prior to applying, please contact Dr Sarah Pickett (sarah.pickett@ncl.ac.uk).

Find out more about the Faculty of Medical Sciences here: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/.

Find out more about our Research Institutes here: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/research/institutes/.

As part of our commitment to career development for research colleagues, the University has developed 3 levels of research role profiles. These profiles set out firstly the generic competences and responsibilities expected of role holders at each level and secondly the general qualifications and experiences needed for entry at a particular level.

Please note that if you are successful to this role, you will require a research passport before you can commence in the role.

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