Research Fellow

About us

The post of Research Fellow is in Prof Mariya Moosajee’s team within the Development, Ageing and Disease Theme of the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, ranked the best place in the world to study ophthalmology (CWUR Rankings by Subject 2017). This post offers an exciting opportunity for someone to play a key role in improving diagnostics and understanding the disease mechanisms affecting babies born with severe eye malformations in a highly successful and dynamic research and teaching Institute.

About the role

Working in close collaboration with Professor Mariya Moosajee, the Research Fellow will focus on the bioinformatic analysis of unsolved whole genome sequencing data from the 100,000 Genomes Project and in-house generated RNA-Seq data from environmental exposures to eye tissue in early development to identify further candidate disease genes. Experience with next generation sequence (NGS) data analysis and programming languages such as R/Python are essential. The Research Associate will use a range of techniques to facilitate the group’s work, including:

• RNA-seq data processing and analysis
• WGS data analysis and interrogation
• Combined multi-omic approaches and data analysis
• Reproducible code, documentation and result summarisation
• Running specialised software for data analysis

Duration: the post is available ASAP and funded for 12 months, in the first instance.

NOTE

Appointment as a Research Fellow at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD. If this is not the case, an initial appointment will be made as a Research Assistant at Grade 6b with payment at Grade 7 backdated upon award of a PhD to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis (with corrections).

About you

The candidate must have a PhD, strong bioinformatic skills with prior experience of interrogating WGS and/or RNA-Seq data. They must be a good communicator, both in lay and scientific terms, with strong writing skills. They must be competent with literature searches, have background or an interest in understanding genetic eye disease. The candidate should be organised, hardworking and enjoy writing and presenting their work.

What we offer

Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, UCL also offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, plus closure and bank holidays as well as enhanced parental pay and more. Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

Application Process

Please ensure you attach your CV and highest academic qualification. In addition, please ensure you provide a personal statement outlining how you meet the criteria to support your application.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within UCL at this level.

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.

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