Staff Scientist- Cancer Genomics
Staff Scientist- Cancer Genomics
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Job Description
Job Title: Staff Scientist Cancer Genomics
Job Location: Hinxton Saffron Walden CB10 UK
Job Location Type: Hybrid
Job Contract Type: Fulltime
Job Seniority Level: MidSenior level
Do you want to help us improve human health and understand life on Earth Make your mark by shaping the future to enable or deliver lifechanging science to solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges.
About The Role
We are seeking a motivated and collaborative researcher with expertise in the computational analysis of cancer genomes to join Mike Stratton's team as a Staff Scientist in the CASM Programme.
You Will Be Responsible For
You will play a lead role in a global study investigating the causes of earlyonset colorectal cancer. This computationalbased project will involve analysis of colorectal cancer genomes and you will play a key role in data analysis interpretation and manuscript preparation. You will work closely with members of our team as well as our network of international partners while contributing to the overall research strategy of Mike Stratton’s team.
You will join a supportive inclusive and friendly team consisting of PhD students postdoctoral fellows staff scientists research assistants and project management support.
About Us
Our team uses whole genome sequencing to identify and understand the changes in the genome that occur over the course of a person's lifetime. Our focus is to identify and ascribe patterns of mutations to environmental and cellular factors to understand when they occur how they drive cancer and how their effects vary between human populations.
About You
Essential skills:
Technical Skills And Experience
Salary per annum: £44890 to £53331 dependent on skills and experience
Staff Scientist job family: Grade 2 role profile
For informal queries please contact Sarah Moody (Senior Staff Scientist).
Application Process
Please apply with your CV and a Cover letter outlining how you meet the essential skills and experience set out above why you want to apply to this role and what value/experience you can bring.
Interviews will take place week commencing 17th March 2025.
Closing Date: 2nd March 2025
Hybrid Working At Wellcome Sanger
We recognise that there are many benefits to Hybrid Working; including an improved worklife balance with more focused time as well as the ability to organise working time so that collaborative opportunities and team discussions are facilitated on campus. The hybrid working arrangement will vary for different roles and teams. The nature of your role and the type of work you do will determine if a hybrid working arrangement is possible.
Equality Diversity And Inclusion
We aim to attract recruit retain and develop talent from the widest possible talent pool thereby gaining insight and access to different markets to generate a greater impact on the world. We have a supportive culture with the following staff networks LGBTQ Parents and Carers Disability and Race Equity to bring people together to share experiences offer specific support and development opportunities and raise awareness. The networks are also a place for allies to provide support to others.
We want our people to be whoever they want to be because we believe people who bring their best selves to work do their best work. That’s why we’re committed to creating a truly inclusive culture at Sanger Institute. We will consider all individuals without discrimination and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees where everyone can thrive.
Our Benefits
We are proud to deliver an awarding campuswide employee wellbeing strategy and programme. The importance of good health and adopting a healthier lifestyle and the commitment to reduce workrelated stress is strongly acknowledged and recognised at Sanger Institute.
Sanger Institute became a signatory of the International Technician Commitment initiative In March 2018. The Technician Commitment aims to empower and ensure visibility recognition career development and sustainability for technicians working in higher education and research across all disciplines.
About The Role
We are seeking a motivated and collaborative researcher with expertise in the computational analysis of cancer genomes to join Mike Stratton's team as a Staff Scientist in the CASM Programme.
You Will Be Responsible For
You will play a lead role in a global study investigating the causes of earlyonset colorectal cancer. This computationalbased project will involve analysis of colorectal cancer genomes and you will play a key role in data analysis interpretation and manuscript preparation. You will work closely with members of our team as well as our network of international partners while contributing to the overall research strategy of Mike Stratton’s team.
You will join a supportive inclusive and friendly team consisting of PhD students postdoctoral fellows staff scientists research assistants and project management support.
About Us
Our team uses whole genome sequencing to identify and understand the changes in the genome that occur over the course of a person's lifetime. Our focus is to identify and ascribe patterns of mutations to environmental and cellular factors to understand when they occur how they drive cancer and how their effects vary between human populations.
About You
Essential skills:
Technical Skills And Experience
- PhD in Biological Sciences
- Experience in a scientific research role
- Experience in cancer genetics and genomics
- Experience in analysing next generation sequencing data
- Excellent organisational and problemsolving skills
- Excellent communication skills able to communicate ideas and results effectively to a wide range of audiences
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and independently
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build lasting collaborations
- Commitment to inclusivity integrity and fostering a positive team culture
- Experience in data management and quality control of biological datasets
- Proficiency in using the command line
- Proficiency in Python and/or R for analysing biological data
- Publication record and experience in writing scientific manuscripts
Salary per annum: £44890 to £53331 dependent on skills and experience
Staff Scientist job family: Grade 2 role profile
For informal queries please contact Sarah Moody (Senior Staff Scientist).
Application Process
Please apply with your CV and a Cover letter outlining how you meet the essential skills and experience set out above why you want to apply to this role and what value/experience you can bring.
Interviews will take place week commencing 17th March 2025.
Closing Date: 2nd March 2025
Hybrid Working At Wellcome Sanger
We recognise that there are many benefits to Hybrid Working; including an improved worklife balance with more focused time as well as the ability to organise working time so that collaborative opportunities and team discussions are facilitated on campus. The hybrid working arrangement will vary for different roles and teams. The nature of your role and the type of work you do will determine if a hybrid working arrangement is possible.
Equality Diversity And Inclusion
We aim to attract recruit retain and develop talent from the widest possible talent pool thereby gaining insight and access to different markets to generate a greater impact on the world. We have a supportive culture with the following staff networks LGBTQ Parents and Carers Disability and Race Equity to bring people together to share experiences offer specific support and development opportunities and raise awareness. The networks are also a place for allies to provide support to others.
We want our people to be whoever they want to be because we believe people who bring their best selves to work do their best work. That’s why we’re committed to creating a truly inclusive culture at Sanger Institute. We will consider all individuals without discrimination and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees where everyone can thrive.
Our Benefits
We are proud to deliver an awarding campuswide employee wellbeing strategy and programme. The importance of good health and adopting a healthier lifestyle and the commitment to reduce workrelated stress is strongly acknowledged and recognised at Sanger Institute.
Sanger Institute became a signatory of the International Technician Commitment initiative In March 2018. The Technician Commitment aims to empower and ensure visibility recognition career development and sustainability for technicians working in higher education and research across all disciplines.
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