The Department of Paediatrics are seeking a talented Clinical Genomics Analyst.
The successful candidate will be part of a team translating findings from genomics research into actionable findings for children with rare diseases. The University of Cambridge, National Health Service (NHS) Cambridge Genomics Laboratory and Illumina, UK, will collaborate to optimize end-to-end analysis of clinical whole genome sequencing (WGS) data to provide a diagnosis and support research into rare disease genomics.
This role will support the clinical implementation of translational research and involve genomic analysis, rare disease variant interpretation and clinical project management. The post holder will interact with academics, bioinformaticians, NHS Clinical Scientists, Genetic Counselors and Consultants and industry scientists.
The successful applicant will be a research scientist interested in clinical translation, and keen to combine their domain-specific research skills with the transferable skills such as project management, writing clear documentation/protocols, teaching and mentoring. They should hold a PhD and show a strong track record and experience in the field of rare molecular disease genetics, professionalism in the handling of sensitive patient related data, abilities to problem solve and work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
The role will be housed in the Department of Paediatrics, University of Cambridge and will work closely with the team in the NHS Cambridge Genomics Laboratory.
Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: ClusterHR@medschl.cam.ac.uk.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 December 2025 in the first instance.
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The closing date for applications is: 26th November 2023
The interview date for the role is: To be confirmed
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