location_onLondon, UK
watch_later Posted: Jul 18, 2024
Skills Required
Nice To Have skills
Job Description
Responsibilities
The main responsibilities of the role will include:
• Build and refine predictive models for precision medicine diagnostics using AI and ML approaches.
• Analyse genetic, phenotypic and multi-omic datasets using precision medicine platform, PatientSeek.
• Develop new analytical features for the PatientSeek precision medicine platform.
• Coordinate with other researchers and external collaborators to ensure the projects progress smoothly and efficiently.
• Communicate results to the wider organisation.
• Ensure record keeping and archiving of data is up to date and accurate.
• Ensure external data privacy policies are adhered to.
• Support business development activities when required.
• Support reputational building with publications and poster and oral presentations at conferences.
• Support appropriate protection of genetic and biological intellectual property.
Experience Skills Required:
Essential
• Ph.D. (or M.Sc. + relevant experience) in data science, biostatistics, bioinformatics or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with large biological datasets (omics, EHR, RWE, clinical phenotypes)
• Experience working with Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence methods.
• Knowledge and understanding of data privacy issues and requirements.
• Experience with IT tools (e.g., cloud computing, AWS, Linux, HPC), programming languages (e.g., R, Python, SQL, bash), and version control management (e.g., git).
• Highly self-motivated, flexible and organized.
• The ability to work independently but know when additional input is required.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Creative thinking and enthusiasm for innovation.
Desirable
• Knowledge and understanding of Bayesian statistical methods.
• Experience modelling diverse datasets (ideally biological / clinical)
• Experience working with longitudinal biological or clinical data.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team in a biotech or pharma setting
• Experience in project management
• Knowledge of immuno-inflammatory diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, IBD)