Senior Research Associate in Bioinformatics and Liver Cancer
Join Newcastle University as a Senior Research Associate to analyse multi-omics and spatial datasets for liver cancer biomarker discovery.
Best for:Best for bioinformaticians with a PhD and strong experience in multi-omics and spatial data analysis applied to oncology.
Overview
Newcastle University is seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious Senior Research Associate to join the Translational and Clinical Research Institute. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team within the Newcastle University Centre for Cancer, the successful candidate will maintain, develop, and apply advanced bioinformatic analyses to clinical and multi-omics datasets from prominent trials like HUNTER and THRIVE. The project focuses on discovering biomarkers for hepatocellular carcinoma risk and treatment response. The holder is expected to bring strong bioinformatics expertise and collaborate closely with clinicians and non-clinical scientists.
What you'll do
- Maintain and further develop large-scale multi-omics and clinical datasets for inclusion in a secure data environment supported by Cancer Research Horizons.
- Apply bioinformatic analyses to diverse datasets including single nucleotide polymorphisms, RNAseq, serum proteomics, and whole slide images.
- Analyze spatial data generated by advanced technologies such as MACSIMA, VISIUM HD, and CODEX.
- Incorporate clinical data to identify novel biomarkers predicting hepatocellular carcinoma development risk and treatment response.
- Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and non-clinical scientists across the Newcastle University Centre for Cancer.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in a relevant scientific or computational discipline
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated expertise in bioinformatics with experience analyzing relevant biological datasets
- Strong understanding of different spatial technologies and their respective benefits and limitations
- Practical experience performing spatial data analyses
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-29
Submit your application through the external portal link provided by Newcastle University before the specified deadline. Ensure all required application materials are included for review. For informal enquiries, contact Helen Reeves directly via email.
- CV
- Cover letter
Contact
Helen Reeves
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