Data Scientist

ICR
10 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 54K

Job location

Tech stack

Computational Biology
Python
Scientific Computating
Spatial Data Infrastructures
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
High Performance Computing

Job description

Under the guidance of Professor Trevor Graham, we are seeking to recruit a Data Scientist to support Data Science research across the ICR. The successful candidate will have particular work on the analysis of spatial data (including multiplex immunohistochemistry, H&Es and spatial transcriptomics) and will be required to stay abreast of new developments in the field and provide training to colleagues., The Data Science Committee is chaired by Professor Trevor Graham, providing academic leadership of data science at the ICR to maximise the impact of our cancer research, by applying innovative data science and computation tools (in addition to our traditional areas of strength) to tackle the important cancer questions and ensuring infrastructure is considered to enable this.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Scripting?, Do you have a Master's degree?, The successful candidate must have:

  • A PhD in quantitative subject, or likely to be awarded PhD in the near future. Research experience equivalent to PhD level will be considered.
  • Undergraduate degree, or Masters or equivalent in a quantitative subject.
  • Skills in bioinformatics computing coding, in languages including R, Python and other scripting languages as is appropriate. Experience of using high performance computing (HPC) systems for scientific computing.
  • Experience of computational biology research methodologies pertinent to the role.

Benefits & conditions

  • A dynamic and supportive research environment
  • Access to state-of-the-art facilities and professional development opportunities
  • Collaboration with leading researchers in the field
  • Competitive salary and pension

About the company

The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world's most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. Further information about working at the ICR can be found here. At the Institute of Cancer Research, we champion diversity as we believe it fuels innovation and drives impactful research. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, valuing diverse perspectives that enrich our work.

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