Research Assistant in Data Science/Stats

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The Role
We are seeking a talented data scientist/statistician to assist with the analysis of clinical trial cohorts of with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia to evaluate biomarkers and build risk models.

You will work as a member of the Leukaemia Research Cytogenomics Group (LRCG) in the Newcastle Translational & Clinical Research Institute at Newcastle University under the guidance of Professor Anthony Moorman and Dr Amir Enshaei. The project focuses on the evaluation of biomarkers and development of risk models using large richly annotated patient cohorts comprising demographic, clinical, genetic, treatment and outcome data from patients with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia treated on national and international clinical trials. You will employ a range of statistical methodologies and machine learning algorithms to interrogate patient cohorts to identify risk factors/models that can be used to treat future patients more effectively.

The project is part of the Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Experimental Medicine Award entitled "BIOINFORM: Biologically informed treatment decisions in acute leukaemia" award to Professor Moorman. The overall aim of the programme is to explore the genomic landscape of acute leukaemia and its association with clinical outcome. All the genomic datasets held by the LRCG are richly annotated with patient demographic, clinical, treatment and outcome; and correlating genetics with clinical features is a major part of our programme of research. You will work closely with internal and external collaborators who are experts in the biology and treatment of childhood and adult leukaemia to leverage our unique datasets to identify biomarkers and help improve the outcome of patients with acute leukaemia.

This is an excellent opportunity join a dynamic translational research group with a track record of improving patient diagnosis and management. You will have the opportunity to develop their research skills, learn new methods/techniques and progress to the next stage of their career. You will have a BSc/MSc in a relevant discipline and experience of biostatistics.

This appointment is a full-time, fixed-term post from 1st May 2025 until 30th April 2028.

To apply for the position, we'll need your CV and a cover letter outlining how you are suitable for the role using evidence to highlight how you meet the essential criteria in the knowledge, skills and experience as listed in the job description (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button).

Informal enquiries are encouraged and can be made to Professor Anthony Moorman, anthony.moorman@newcastle.ac.uk.

Further Information about the Faculty can be found at: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/fms/.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in a relevant discipline, e.g. maths, statistics, data science, etc.

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