Research Associate - Cambridge, United Kingdom - University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge
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The Markowetz lab at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to work on data integration and deep learning for pathology.

This is an opportunity for an ambitious scientist to lead the development of machine learning methods for clinically important diagnostic questions in oesophageal, breast and ovarian cancer.

The project focuses on deep learning for pathology images plus data integration of paired genomic profiles. The lab has established close collaborations with oncologists and pathologists.


The Markowetz lab is a mixed computational/experimental lab with a strong track record in machine learning working on a broad range of topics in cancer genomics and imaging.


It offers a supportive and diverse environment (see:
Markowetz, 'You are not working for me, I am working with you', PLoS Comp Bio 2015) and has been a jumping board for many successful careers in academia, industry, and spin-off companies. Alumni had the independence to build on their projects and kick-start their careers.

Key responsibilities

  • The postdoc will work closely together with researchers in the Markowetz lab and local collaborators.
  • Investigate research questions and develop specific research project(s) under guidance from Group Leader
  • Develop academic independence
  • Be proactive in innovation and problem solving, improve established protocols, develop new protocols
  • Provide specialist advice, guidance and supervision to colleagues
  • Will use version control, container and package management systems, and workflow managers.
  • Will work transparently and reproducibly by principles of Open Science
  • Will provide technical day to day supervision to PhD students working in the same area
  • Share knowledge and expertise for the benefit of others
  • Make decision on own work and maybe that of others in the Group
  • Receive some supervision, but organise and prioritise own work
  • Make a significant contribution to the production of research papers for publication
  • Present findings to group members and other internal audiences
  • Present research externally at international meetings
  • Author papers under guidance from the Group Leader
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

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