We are seeking
a postdoctoral research scientist in bioinformatics to join our research group. In this role, you will be responsible for responsibility for carrying out bioinformatic research for sympathetic neuroscience, and further develop analysis pipelines pioneered in the lab based on Topometry (3), to help integrate and expand our single cell atlases. This post is available for 24 months. Key responsibilities: • Act as a source of information and advice to other members of the group on technical aspects pertaining to core expertise in bioinformatics and Python, scientific protocols and experimental techniques • Be proactive on streaming bioinformatic workflows that sustain productivity and output • Learn and be fully independent on the existing laboratory workflows, such as transcriptomics analytical pipelines running on Python such as Topometry • Manage own academic research and administrative activities. This involves small scale project management, to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines • Adapt existing and develop new scientific techniques and experimental protocols • Test hypotheses and analyse scientific data from a variety of sources, reviewing and refining working hypotheses as appropriate • Develop ideas for generating research income, and present detailed research proposals to the PI • Collaborate in the preparation of scientific reports and journal articles, in addition to leading their own first author publication • Use specialist scientific equipment in a laboratory environment • Represent the research group at external meetings/seminars, either with other members of the group or alone • Carry out collaborative projects with colleagues in partner institutions, and research groups Selection criteria: • Hold or to be near completion of a PhD/DPhil in bioinformatics • Experience programming with Python and R • Experience with single cell sequencing workflows • Previous experience of contributing to publications/presentations, namely experience writing scientific papers in demonstrated by first author papers analysing single cell sequencing • Possess sufficient specialist knowledge in neuroscience to work within established research programmes • Ability to manage own academic research and associated activities • Ability to contribute ideas for new research projects and research income generation • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings • Experience of creating collaborative and inclusive environments with people from different backgrounds. What we offer: Your wellbeing at work matters, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including: • Hybrid working • An excellent contributory pension scheme • 38 days annual leave • A comprehensive range of childcare services • Family leave schemes • Cycle and electric car loan schemes • Employee Assistance Programme • Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs • Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans