Headington, Oxford

Grade 7: £29,837 - £36,661 p.a.

An opportunity has arisen for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Department of Oncology working under the supervision of Dr Francesca Buffa. The work will involve the integration of bioinformatics and genome-wide data-mining approaches with cancer physiological models, to develop tools for clinical decision making. The postholder will be involved in development and implementation of data-mining methods, as well as analysis of samples from clinical studies and a wide range of experimental model systems.

You will have a PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant area. Previous experience in data-mining, as well as programming experience with at least one of the following: R, PERL, Java, C++, MatLab is also essential. You will also have expertise in the manipulation of large multivariate genomic/genetic datasets in human disease, preferentially cancer.

This is a full-time post and is available for three years in the first instance.

All applicants must complete an application form and upload a CV and supporting statement.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 24 January 2014.