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Job Description We are seeking to recruit a Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Gerstung Group at the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) located at the Welcome Genome Campus near Cambridge in the UK. The group is working on high-dimensional multistage modelling of cancer progression based on genomic and clinical data. Systematic profiling of tumours revealed that cancer is a multifactorial disease. The availability of large volumes of high-dimensional data, such as genomics, RNA expression, proteomics and also comprehensive clinical records allow us to compile an almost complete picture of relevant clinical features for each patient. The magnitude of these data, however, presents a challenge for robustly inferring the contributing factors and also accurately predicting patient outcome. We have recently developed high-dimensional models to predict disease progression through multiple states and outcomes in myeloid malignancies. Importantly, these models allow also for quantifying the effect of interventions at different stages of treatment to underpin clinical decision support. We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow to expand our efforts both on the methodological side by developing and implementing novel statistical algorithms, but also apply these to a range of cancer types and poly-omics data sets. The EBI is part of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and it is a world-leading bioinformatics centre providing biological data to the scientific community with expertise in data storage, analysis and representation. EMBL-EBI provides freely available data from life science experiments, performs basic research in computational biology and offers an extensive user training programme, supporting researchers in academic and industry. Qualifications and Experience You should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and background in statistics, mathematics, physics or computer science, combined with an interest in computational cancer biology and medicine. A familiarity with high-dimensional statistical methods would be required. Benefits EMBL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation. The remuneration package comprises a competitive salary, a comprehensive pension scheme and health insurance. We provide a dynamic, international working environment and have close ties with both the University of Cambridge and the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute. EMBL-EBI staff also enjoy excellent sports facilities, a free shuttle bus to Cambridge and other nearby centres, an active sports and social club and an attractive working environment set in 55 acres of parkland. Application Instructions We welcome applications irrespective of gender and appointment will be based on merit alone. Applications are welcome from all nationalities - visa information will be discussed in more depth with applicants selected for interview.
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Job Description We are seeking to recruit a Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Gerstung Group at the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) located at the Welcome Genome Campus near Cambridge in the UK. The group is working on high-dimensional multistage modelling of cancer progression based on genomic and clinical data. Systematic profiling of tumours revealed that cancer is a multifactorial disease. The availability of large volumes of high-dimensional data, such as genomics, RNA expression, proteomics and also comprehensive clinical records allow us to compile an almost complete picture of relevant clinical features for each patient. The magnitude of these data, however, presents a challenge for robustly inferring the contributing factors and also accurately predicting patient outcome. We have recently developed high-dimensional models to predict disease progression through multiple states and outcomes in myeloid malignancies. Importantly, these models allow also for quantifying the effect of interventions at different stages of treatment to underpin clinical decision support. We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow to expand our efforts both on the methodological side by developing and implementing novel statistical algorithms, but also apply these to a range of cancer types and poly-omics data sets. The EBI is part of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and it is a world-leading bioinformatics centre providing biological data to the scientific community with expertise in data storage, analysis and representation. EMBL-EBI provides freely available data from life science experiments, performs basic research in computational biology and offers an extensive user training programme, supporting researchers in academic and industry. Qualifications and Experience You should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and background in statistics, mathematics, physics or computer science, combined with an interest in computational cancer biology and medicine. A familiarity with high-dimensional statistical methods would be required. Benefits EMBL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation. The remuneration package comprises a competitive salary, a comprehensive pension scheme and health insurance. We provide a dynamic, international working environment and have close ties with both the University of Cambridge and the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute. EMBL-EBI staff also enjoy excellent sports facilities, a free shuttle bus to Cambridge and other nearby centres, an active sports and social club and an attractive working environment set in 55 acres of parkland. Application Instructions We welcome applications irrespective of gender and appointment will be based on merit alone. Applications are welcome from all nationalities - visa information will be discussed in more depth with applicants selected for interview.
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