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The Alan Turing Institute is partnering with The Earlham Institute (EI) as part of the EI’s Institute Strategic Programme on Cellular Genomics. The Earlham Institute is a life science research institute that specialises in data-driven biological research and infrastructure. The aim of the partnership is for the Turing to contribute computational expertise to the analysis and characterization of the implication of cellular heterogeneity through a wide range of biological data sources, including genome sequences, gene expression data, and gene regulatory networks, as well as biological databases, ontologies, and research articles.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Alan Turing Institute is recruiting a full-time postdoctoral research associate to contribute to the development and application of computational biology methods for the analysis of genome sequences, gene expression data, and gene regulatory networks. Additionally, the research associate would develop methods for mining the contents of published biological research, databases, and ontologies.

In particular the research associate will investigate:

· gene expression analysis and the inference of gene regulatory networks in the context of karyotype changes and programmed polyploidy

· the functional relevance of alternative splicing, and in particular the way in which regulatory networks are rewired by alternative splicing

· automated metadata enrichment and ontology building through automated extraction of ontological information from the natural language contents of academic publications.

The Research Associate will likely use network analysis, machine learning, pattern detection, and text-mining approaches.

DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Contribute to the development of computational methods for the analysis of genome data, gene expression data, and gene regulatory networks
• Contribute to the development of text-mining approaches and ontology building
• Research and adapt existing research tools in other domains
• Build collaborative links inside, between, and outside the Alan Turing and Earlham Institutes.
• Organise workshops and seminars to bring together researchers to discuss findings in context
• Disseminate findings through peer-reviewed articles and at seminars, workshops, and conferences.

• PhD (awarded or awaiting viva) or equivalent research experience/qualifications in a relevant area in Natural Science, Mathematics, Computer Science
• Programming experience, including machine learning, AI, or data science
• Research experience in computational biology, bioinformatics, or closely related area
• Good written and oral communication skills, presenting research in publications and talks
• Ability to seek out and build collaborations within Turing and Earlham, and externally

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click the apply button below. You will need to register on the applicant portal and complete the application form including your CV and covering letter. If you have questions about the role or would like to apply using a different format, please contact us on 020 3862 3533 or 0203 862 3516, or email [email protected].

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 25 May 2023 at 23:59

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This full time post is offered on a fixed term basis until 31 March 2025 with the expectation to be extended to 31 March 2028, subject to funding.

The annual salary is £42,893 - £48,510 dependent on previous relevant experience and skills plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies, https://www.turing.ac.uk/work-turing/why-work-turing/employee-benefits

Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant at a salary of £40,148 per annum

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EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

The Alan Turing Institute is committed to creating an environment where diversity is valued and everyone is treated fairly. In accordance with the Equality Act, we welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are committed to making sure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive. This includes making reasonable adjustments for candidates who have a disability or long-term condition. Please contact us at [email protected] to find out how we can assist you.