About the role
We are seeking a Research Fellow and Data Scientist to join the Duff Lab and play a key role in our mission to understand and ultimately treat major neurodegenerative diseases through advanced data-driven research.
You will work with large, complex datasets to perform analyses, including data handling, curation, quality control, and benchmarking, and help interpret pathway-level differences between samples, including through the use of agentic AI pipelines (, Kosmos). Data are central to the mission of the Duff Lab and the UK DRI, and you will play an important role in advancing research into neurodegenerative disease.
The role is available immediately and funded by the UK DRI at UCL for one year in the first instance.
If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, or have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the Institute of Neurology HR Team ().
Informal enquiries regarding the role can be addressed to Samantha Henry ().
A full job description and person specification for this role can be accessed below. To apply, please upload a current CV, complete the online application form, and use the supporting statement section or upload a cover letter to outline how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role. Please do not upload any additional attachments as these will not be considered by the selection panel.
About you
You will hold a PhD in Data Science, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or a related field and proficiency in Python, R, and/or Bash. Experience applying AI and machine learning approaches, particularly feature selection methods for omics datasets, is essential, as is strong knowledge of bioinformatics, genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics.
An excellent understanding of advanced statistical approaches and the ability to work with high-performance and cloud computing platforms, including developing analysis workflows for large datasets (, Nextflow), are also required for this role.
This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.
What we offer
Starting salary offered in the range £45, - £46, per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.
Appointment as Research Fellow is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be as Research Assistant (salary £39, - £41, per annum) with appointment as Research Fellow being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis.
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer 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
On-site nursery
On-site gym
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
Discounted medical insurance
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