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    Research Assistant - Glasgow, United Kingdom - University of Glasgow

    University of Glasgow
    University of Glasgow Glasgow, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Salary:

    Grade 6,£32,332 - £36,024;

    Grade 7, £39,347 - £44,263 per annum.

    This post is full time, and has funding for up to 24 months

    The School of Computing Science is looking for a Research Assistant/Associateto contribute/make a leading contribution to the project 'Extracting the clinical impact of cancer mutations from research literature with natural language processing' working with Dr Jake Lever. The job requires knowledge in natural language processing (NLP) methods . No background knowledge of biology/medicine is needed. This project is a collaboration with Washington University in St Louis and Nationwide Children's Hospital in Ohio and is funded by the US National Institutes of Health. This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate to develop new machine learning and information extraction methods and learn the principles of cancer genetics. The contract is for two years with the potential for renewal.

    The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as well as help manage and direct this complex and challenging project as opportunities allow.

    To be considered for an appointment at Grade 7, you must be able to perform the duties as listed for a Research Assistant position with a higher degree of independence, leadership and responsibility, particularly in relation to planning, funding, collaborating and publishing research, and mentoring colleagues. You must also have, or be about to obtain, a Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) or alternatively possess the equivalent in professional qualifications and experience, with experience of personal development in a similar or related role(s)

    For informal discussions about the role, please contact Dr Jake Lever ( )

    For more information on the University of Glasgow's, School of Computing Science, please visit

    For more information and to apply online, please click the 'Apply' button, above.

    The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.

    Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit:

    Closing date: 6 June 2024

    It is the University of Glasgow's mission to foster an inclusive climate, which ensures equality in our working, learning, research and teaching environment.

    We strongly endorse the principles of Athena SWAN, including a supportive and flexible working environment, with commitment from all levels of the organisation in promoting gender equality.

    The University of Glasgow, charity number SC

    £32,332 to £44,263. Grade 6/7, per annum

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