Job Description

We are looking to appoint an exceptional person to join the Inherited Cardiac Conditions research team at City St George's to deliver an exciting and innovative research project funded by The British Heart Foundation: '

The rare arrhythmia syndrome evaluation (RASE) 100,000 Genomes Project: Enhanced phenotyping for greater insights'. The successful candidate will perform in-depth genetic analyses to uncover inheritable risk factors and phenotype associations for rare arrhythmia syndromes. We expect to identify new and improved ways to prevent sudden death in patients and their relatives.


The applicant will have access to whole genome sequencing data from a unique patient cohort and population controls.


Key attributes of the successful applicant include:

A PhD with a human genomics data analysis focus. Strong background in statistical analysis and interpretation of large-scale data, especially NGS. Proven track record in a relevant subject (e.g. Bioinformatics/Computational biology/Computer Sciences/Human Genomics/Statistical Genetics) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Self-reliant with a high degree of self-motivation but can work in a multi-disciplinary research team Good organizational skills with high level of attention to detail, self-organisation and timeliness

For further information about this position and to apply, visit http://jobs.sgul.ac.uk.


The School of Health and Medical Sciences is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.


We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.

Please quote reference: 119-25

Closing date: 15 August 2025

Interview date

:

3 September 2025

Research Centre/Team

Cardiovascular & Genomics Research Institute

Salary

51,039 per annum
Fixed Term

Post Type

Full Time

Closing Date

23.59 hours BST on Friday 15 August 2025

Reference

119-25