BACKGROUND

The Breakthrough Breast Cancer Research Unit sits within the section of Research Oncology in the Division of Cancer Studies at the Guy's Hospital Campus of King's College London. Under the leadership of Professor Andrew Tutt. Our research is entirely devoted to a specific type of breast cancer, called Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC). Our goal is to advance research into the causes, diagnosis and treatment of TNBC. Our unit is a member of the Breakthrough network, providing us with the unique opportunity to partner with other research institutes to make the discoveries that defeat breast cancer. King's College London is one of the 11 NIHR Biomedical Research Centres and provides state-of-the-art laboratory space, with excellent core facilities and funding.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Applications are sought for a Research Analyst (Bioinformatician or Programmer) to provide support towards the analysis of high-throughput transcriptomic and genomic datasets.

REQUIREMENTS

The successful applicant should have a quantitative background and relevant experience in analysing large biological datasets. Experience in the analysis of high-density array based and next generation sequencing (NGS) datasets is essential. A sound knowledge of statistical methodologies is required. Experience with statistical programming in R is particularly desirable.

LOCALE

Breakthrough Breast Cancer Research Unit, King's College London

TERMS

2-year fixed term contract, 35 hours per week

COMPENSATION

GBP 33,654 - GBP 39,705 p.a. inclusive of London Allowance

HOW TO APPLY

Further details and application packs are available on the College's website at http://www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs. All correspondence should clearly state the job title and reference number R6/MOR/358/13-JM. If you have any queries please contact your Recruitment Co-ordinator at recruitmentteam3[at]kcl.ac.uk.

Informal enquiries are welcome and can be made to Dr Anita Grigoriadis (anita.grigoriadis[at]kcl.ac.uk).

DEADLINE

The closing date for receipt of applications is 10 May 2013.

POLICY

Equality of opportunity is College policy.