Computational Research Technician

Can you provide bioinformatics support to research projects? Do you have a strong interest in brain tumour research and a working knowledge of python and R? Are you able to analyse spatial transcriptomics data and aid in its interpretation? 

A short-term post has become available in the Glioma Genomics group, suitable for a candidate with bioinformatics expertise and an understanding of, and experience working with, brain cancer spatial transcriptomics and single cell expression data. This role will provide dedicated computational biology support for the analysis of a large-scale spatial transcriptomics dataset generated from longitudinal glioblastoma (GBM) samples. The postholder will refine and apply analytical pipelines to enable high-resolution cell typing, spatial mapping, and intercellular interaction analysis, supporting biomarker discovery and patient stratification. 

This role directly delivers the analytical objectives, working under neuropathology guidance to integrate molecular data with tissue context. 

Visa Eligibility 

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

What we offer in return 

• 26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team. All FMH staff are entitled to ten days staff development per year (pro rata). Please speak to your Line Manager about how you can utilise these.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

If you are looking for a role that will enable you to work within an active neuro-oncology research team of computational biologists, apply today.  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Dr Lucy Stead, Associate Professor and Head of Glioma Genomics 

l.f.stead@leeds.ac.uk