BACKGROUND

A position is available in the Cancer Genomics Group for an experienced Bioinformaticist. The appointee will be a member of the Institute of Cancer and the Cancer Research UK Centre at Barts and the London’s School of Medicine and Dentistry, and will be based at Charterhouse Square Campus in the City of London.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The appointee will be responsible for organising and assisting with all the cancer genomics studies undertaken by the group. This will involve data generated by new state-of-the-art array technology including high throughput sequencers (454-Roche and Illumina). They should have experience/working knowledge in management of large data sets. A sound knowledge of statistical methodology is required. Opportunities will exist for further training in this exciting area.

REQUIREMENTS:
Please see the Job Description. Further details and an application form can be found at http://www.hr.qmul.ac.uk/vacancies

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.

PREFERENCES

Please see the Job Description. Further details and an application form can be found at http://www.hr.qmul.ac.uk/vacancies

TERMS

This is a full-time, fixed-term post until 30 September 2011. Future funding of the post is determined by performance reviews of the entire programme by Cancer Research UK.

LOCALE: Central London, UK

SALARY & COMPENSATION

Starting salary will be in the range £30,079-£35,355 per annum inclusive of London Allowance. Benefits include 30 days annual leave, final salary pension scheme and interest-free season ticket loan.

HOW TO APPLY

Completed application forms, quoting 09381/MB, should be returned by email to csq-recruit[at]qmul.ac.uk or by post to: Charterhouse Square Recruitment, Barts & The London School of Medicine & Dentistry, c/o SMD Management Offices, The Lodge House, Charterhouse Square, London, EC1M 6BQ.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Informal enquires about this post can be made to Prof. Bryan Young b.d.young[at]qmul.ac.uk.

Details about the Institute of Cancer, can be found on http://www.cancer.qmul.ac.uk.

Further details and an application form can be found at http://www.hr.qmul.ac.uk/vacancies.

DEADLINE

The closing date for the applications is 12 noon (BST) on 16th October 2009.