Postdoctoral Research Fellow; Image Analyst Human Functional Genomics Initiative

About The Role Postdoctoral Research Fellow

This full-time post is available immediately. This post is offered as a fixed-term contract and is funded by the Medical Research Council until 28 February 2029.

In line with the University’s fair employment for all principles, any further funding opportunities identified will be reviewed and discussed during the contract.

The starting salary will be from £43,482 to £53,301 on Grade F, depending on knowledge, skills and experience. We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.

We are looking for a talented and motivated Image Analyst to join the UK Human Functional Genomics Initiative based in the Data Coordination Centre (DCC) at the University of Exeter. As part of a £28.5 million MRC and BBSRC investment, you will contribute to a national effort to uncover how genetic variation drives human physiology and disease. You will collaborate with leading research groups across the UK – spanning academia, healthcare and industry.

In this role, you will work in the DCC Team to analyse rich and diverse imaging datasets generated across the Initiative. You will provide support to researchers by developing and applying new methods, implementing innovative tools and championing best practices in open and reproducible science.

In this post you will have the opportunity to:

• Shape a national resource that will accelerate discovery in functional genomics now and in the future.
• Drive innovation, with scope for methodological development and tool building.
• Collaborate widely, engaging with leading scientists across disciplines and sectors.
• Make a real impact on how human genomics research informs health and disease.

We are looking for creative, collaborative scientists who thrive in a team environment and are excited to push the boundaries of what is possible in functional genomics.

The successful applicant will be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events.

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. The successful applicant will be a nationally recognised authority in insert subject area and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Please contact Professor Jonathan Mill,

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