Research Assistant in Genomics - Oxford, United Kingdom - University of Oxford

University of Oxford

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Oxford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Applications are invited for a Research Assistant to work with Professor James Davies and Professor Jim Hughes.

This is a exciting opportunity to work on developing cutting-edge genomics methods.

The main focus will be on unravelling the intricate relationship between the sequence of the human genome and the development of common diseases.

You will work on a collaborative project with Professor Ceclia Lindgen's group at the Big Data Institute that aims to develop machine learning and laboratory-based approaches, for decoding how the human genome encodes gene expression levels.

You will undertake large scale data generation from primary human samples using a method recently pioneered by the host laboratory (Hua et al., Nature 2021).

If you are eager to gain experience in world leading genomics methods, this is a fantastic opportunity to work on a highly intellectually stimulating and collaborative project that aims to make a major impact on human health.

This position is available fixed term for 2 years, funded by a Wellcome Discovery Award.

Closing date for this position is
12.00 noon on 8th May, 2024. Interviews to be held week on Monday 20th May, 2024.