Lecturer in Computational Genomics
Lecturer in Computational Genomics
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Grade UE08:per annum
CMVM Institute of Genetics and Cancer
Fulltime: 35 hours per week
Openended: permanent contract
The Opportunity:
Establishing an innovative research line as Lecturer in Computational Genomics related to reproductive disorders and genomic medicine.
This Lecturer post is fulltime (35 hours per week); however we are open to considering parttime or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a noncontractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular oncampus working.
The salary for this post isper annum.
The Institute of Genetics and Cancer at the University of Edinburgh has a faculty lecturer position for Computational Genomics to work with the Director of the Institute Professor Joris Veltman on reproductive genomics and genomic medicine (see Candidates should have a demonstrable track record of innovative research and/or translation in genomics knowledge exchange and the potential to make an outstanding contribution to furthering the Institutes strategic goals by developing an innovative research programme.
The mission of the Institute of Genetics and Cancer is to understand development and disease by using the latest approaches in genetic genomic cellular and clinical science. Our focus is on research into human genetics and cancer and on training the next generation in an outstanding environment for basic discovery science and translation.
The Institute constitutes one of the largest aggregates of human molecular genetics and biology researchcapacity in the UK with more than 70 Principal Investigators 500 staff and 100 PhD students. By pooling resources and multidisciplinary skills the Institute brings together the scientific expertise technology and support services needed to maximise scientific discovery.
For more information about the Institute see skills and attributes for success:
- PhD in a relevant area (or near completion)
- Relevant postdoctoral experience
- Evidence of innovative working with genomic data to improve variant detection and interpretation
- Evidence of the ability to obtain funding to support research
- Recent record of highquality publications
Click to view a copy of the fullJob Description(opens new browser tab)
Application Information
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
CV (max 5 page)
Short Cover letter
A 2page research vision
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary
- An exciting positive creative challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- To work in a team committed to creating a pleasant working atmosphere
- Family friendly working conditions
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits such as a generous holiday entitlement competitive pension schemes staff discounts and familyfriendly initiatives. Check out the full list on ourstaff benefits page(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
Championing equality diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on ourright to work webpages(opens new browser tab)
The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Offices English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is September 1st 2025.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
Interviews will be held in due course.
Employment Type
Full-Time
