Research Fellow in Medical Sciences (University College London)

About us As part of an ERC-consolidator project, we are seeking to appoint a 70%FTE position, funded for 1 year initially, at the Centre for Translational Genomics, part of the Department of Population Science and Experimental Medicine. The Centre for Translational Genomics focuses on discovering genotype-phenotype relationships through multi-omics and disease outcome data from population and patient cohorts. We employ statistical genetics, bioinformatics, and computational biology methods to organise, interpret, and apply data to support precision medicine. A key focus is accurate drug target identification and validation by integrating human genomics with evidence from electronic healthcare data and disease-specific biological annotations. About the role The role is set within a vibrant research environment, with related work ongoing at the Institutes of Cardiovascular Science and Health Informatics. This includes expertise in genetic epidemiology, methods development in Mendelian randomization, and health data science. UCL boasts a strong Computer Science Department and a number of local AI-focused tech start-ups with which our group collaborates. About you This role will suit a clinical scientist with a track-record in atrial fibrillation research using data from genomics, proteomics and clinical studies. Prior experience with working on Unix-based systems is essential. Experience working with the UK biobank proteomics and cardiac MRI data is desirable. You are motivated, resourceful, capable of working independently, and a collaborative team member. We place strong emphasis on supporting career development and encouraging independence. What we offer This is an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team working across the Division of Medicine. As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: • 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) • Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan • Immigration loan • Relocation scheme for certain posts • On-Site nursery • On-site gym • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay • Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service • Discounted medical insurance Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion As London’s Global University, we knowdiversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community torepresent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality ofopportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we allbelong. We therefore particularly encourageapplications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’sworkforce. These include people from Black, Asian andethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silveraward, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancinggender equality. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Medicinoxy

About us

As part of an ERC-consolidator project, we are seeking to appoint a 70%FTE position, funded for 1 year initially, at the Centre for Translational Genomics, part of the Department of Population Science and Experimental Medicine. The Centre for Translational Genomics focuses on discovering genotype-phenotype relationships through multi-omics and disease outcome data from population and patient cohorts. We employ statistical genetics, bioinformatics, and computational biology methods to organise, interpret, and apply data to support precision medicine. A key focus is accurate drug target identification and validation by integrating human genomics with evidence from electronic healthcare data and disease-specific biological annotations.

About the role

The role is set within a vibrant research environment, with related work ongoing at the Institutes of Cardiovascular Science and Health Informatics. This includes expertise in genetic epidemiology, methods development in Mendelian randomization, and health data science. UCL boasts a strong Computer Science Department and a number of local AI-focused tech start-ups with which our group collaborates.

About you

This role will suit a clinical scientist with a track-record in atrial fibrillation research using data from genomics, proteomics and clinical studies. Prior experience with working on Unix-based systems is essential. Experience working with the UK biobank proteomics and cardiac MRI data is desirable. You are motivated, resourceful, capable of working independently, and a collaborative team member. We place strong emphasis on supporting career development and encouraging independence.

What we offer

This is an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team working across the Division of Medicine. As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: • 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) • Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan • Immigration loan • Relocation scheme for certain posts • On-Site nursery • On-site gym • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay • Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service • Discounted medical insurance Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we knowdiversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community torepresent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality ofopportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we allbelong. We therefore particularly encourageapplications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’sworkforce. These include people from Black, Asian andethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silveraward, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancinggender equality.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Medicinoxy

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