Translational Oncology Postdoc: Early Cancer Detection

Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 37,000 - GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious research institution in Cambridge is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher in Translational Oncology. This role emphasizes developing innovative approaches to early cancer detection, requiring expertise in bioinformatics or molecular biology. Candidates must hold or be close to completing a PhD, and will engage in multi-omic data analysis and collaborative research efforts with leading institutions. The position offers a competitive salary and a stimulating research environment.

Qualifications

• Must have (or be close to obtaining) a PhD.
• Experience in bioinformatics or computational biology is essential.
• Familiarity with statistical modeling is desired.

Responsibilities

• Analyze high-throughput epigenomic and genomic data.
• Develop reproducible workflows using Nextflow or Snakemake.
• Support novel wet-lab protocols for DNA analysis.

Skills

Bioinformatics

Data science

Molecular biology

Genomics

Epigenetics

Machine learning

Education

PhD in relevant field

Tools

Nextflow

Snakemake

Job description

A prestigious research institution in Cambridge is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher in Translational Oncology. This role emphasizes developing innovative approaches to early cancer detection, requiring expertise in bioinformatics or molecular biology. Candidates must hold or be close to completing a PhD, and will engage in multi-omic data analysis and collaborative research efforts with leading institutions. The position offers a competitive salary and a stimulating research environment.