Job date: 2016-02-19
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Company : Imperial College London Country : Role : Faculty
Imperial College London
Imperial BRC Genomics Facility
Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism
Department of Medicine
Head of Imperial BRC Genomics Facility
Salary range: £43,980 – £53,160, per annum
Full-time, fixed-term until 31 March 2017 in the first instance
Hammersmith Campus
Applications are invited for a skilled and motivated scientist to head the NIHR Imperial BRC Genomics Facility on the Hammersmith Campus of Imperial College. The Facility provides state-of-the-art laboratory and computational support for translational research that harnesses genome information to advance disease diagnostics, prognosis and treatment. The facility provides access to the latest next-generation sequencing (NGS) platforms including the Illumina HiSeq 2500 and Illumina MiSeq. It is responsible for the management and processing of NGS data and carries out bioinformatics analysis of large-scale genomic data sets. It develops and maintains computational pipelines for NGS data processing and analysis utilising cutting edge bioinformatics tools and high-performance computing resources.
The Head of Imperial BRC Genomics Facility will be responsible for managing the Imperial BRC Genomics Facility which offers integrated laboratory and informatics support for translational next-generation sequencing projects to clinicians and scientist across Imperial College. The post holder will coordinate the laboratory, genome sequencing and data analysis services including the required IT and data management infrastructure. He/she will oversee the implementation of SOPs, processes and policies that will ensure the smooth running of the facility and the delivery of state of the art support for genomics research projects. He/she will ensure that adequate analysis pipelines for large-scale genomic data are in place and oversee the bioinformatics support offered by the Facility.
The post holder will provide expert advice on the design and implementation of translational genomics projects to investigators, raise awareness of new genome technologies and play a key role in strategic decision making regarding genomics support across the Faculty and College. He/she will oversee the administration and finances of the Facility and is expected to identify sources of grant funding and work with the academic team to secure grants in related areas of research. The post holder will develop their own research themes within the remit of genomics and publish novel research findings in peer reviewed journals appropriate to the area of research. The post holder will be expected to provide coordinated training of investigators who work with genomics data. Additionally, the appointee will contribute to Masters programmes, support PhD supervision, engage with short course development and delivery, and to appropriate undergraduate programmes.
The College cannot normally apply for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this post under Tier 2 of the UK Border Agency’s Points Based System. Any candidate, who is considering applying for this position and requires sponsorship, must ensure that they are able to obtain permission to work in the UK through an appropriate immigration route.
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