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Opportunity: Bioinformatician / Data Manager, cancer bioinformatics @ Queen Mary University of London -- Barts Cancer Institute for Molecular Oncology
Submitted by Claude Chelala; posted on Friday, March 04, 2016
BACKGROUND
Applications are sought for a Bioinformatician/Data Manager to develop, maintain, enhance and expand the Breast Cancer Now Tissue Bank's (BCNTB) unique integrative bioinformatics portal and related data management system. The successful candidate will also be responsible for breast cancer data curation and release cycles of this platform. The post will be based in the Bioinformatics Unit, Centre of Molecular Oncology, Barts Cancer Institute, within the Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London.
REQUIREMENTS
Essential requirements for this post include a PhD in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology or a related discipline, experience in molecular biology or breast cancer research, and significant experience in the use of relational databases. A demonstrated ability to communicate well, work within a team and maintain good laboratory records are also essential. The successful applicant needs to be proficient in the analysis and management of high throughput data, including microarrays and next-generation sequencing. A working experience in using the BioMart technology is also desirable.
Programmatically this post requires expertise in relational database management systems, particularly in MySQL, and a scripting language, such as Perl or Python. Experience of additional languages, such as Java or C, is highly desirable. Familiarity with Linux network/server administration and web application development technologies would also be an advantage.
The Barts Cancer Institute requires that applicants invited for interview will need to provide all certificates to confirm their qualifications (specified in the Job Description).
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.
TERMS
The post is full time until July 2018, in the first instance.
Contract Type: Contract / Temporary
COMPENSATION
Starting salary will be in the range (GBP 35,672-GBP 41,969) per annum inclusive of London Allowance. Benefits include 30 days' annual leave, defined benefit pension scheme and interest-free season ticket loan.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please visit the Human Resources website on http://www.hr.qmul.ac.uk/vacancies and search for reference QMUL7702.
Informal enquiries about this post, including arrangements to visit the Institute/Centre, can be made to Dr Claude Chelala: +(0)207 882 3570 or email c.chelala[at]qmul.ac.uk
Details about Barts Cancer Institute can be found at http://www.bci.qmul.ac.uk
Application enquiries can be directed to recruitment[at]qmul.ac.uk
Placed on: 12th February 2016
Job Ref: QMUL7702
DEADLINE
The closing date is Sunday 13th March and interviews are likely to be held in the week commencing on 14th March 2016.
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