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The next generation of medicines. How will you take them even further?

As a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business, AstraZeneca makes a meaningful difference in the world of healthcare on a daily basis. Our skills and resources are focused on the discovery, development, manufacturing and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s greatest healthcare challenges.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to conduct independent cutting-edge work in state-of-the-art laboratories while teaming with other AstraZeneca scientists. You’ll also be able to collaborate with a leading academic advisor who will provide further support and guidance. Additionally, we’ll encourage you to attend and present at international scientific conferences and publish high-profile papers.

Your major responsibilities

• Analyzing next generation sequencing (NGS) data from cancer samples to understand the landscape of allele specific expression of oncogenes and tumor suppressors
• Exploring the impact of allele specific expression on oncogene dependency and drug response
• Developing novel algorithms for analyzing NGS data
• Collaborating with scientists from across many disciplines while at the same time being able to work independently
• Communicating results within AstraZeneca via global working groups and externally at meetings and through publications
• Publishing scientific papers in high-impact journals

Minimum experience

• A PhD-level education (or equivalent) in bioinformatics, computational science, statistics, or a related scientific discipline
• First-hand experience of analyzing next generation sequencing data, particularly in DNA and RNA-seq
• Experience of interpreting NGS data
• Hands-on experience of scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or shell script
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills

Preferred experience/requirements

• A strong scientific track record
• A strong passion and commitment to science, and the ability to work well within a team environment
• A working knowledge of oncology and drug discovery

AstraZeneca – Health Connects Us All

As one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, our business is focused on providing innovative, effective medicines that make a real difference in important areas of healthcare. What’s more, we support and encourage our people in discovering their own potential. Excellent learning and development opportunities will be available to you throughout your career here.

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Applications accepted no later than 8th September 2013

AstraZeneca welcomes applications from all sections of the community.