Applicants are invited for the post of Postgraduate Research Associate in probabilistic machine learning for biological systems modelling.
You will join a team of computational, mathematical and experimental biologists funded by a Wellcome Trust programme investigating spatial patterns and temporal processes with single-cell resolution. They will be responsible for developing and applying methods for machine learning and probabilistic modelling of high-throughput sequencing data and high-resolution imaging data collected during embryonic development.
The post will involve the development and application of innovative methods, building on the group’s recent work in Gaussian processes, hidden Markov models and deep learning. You will have a PhD or equivalent with a significant computational and/or statistical element and will have experience of probabilistic modelling and/or machine learning. A strong interest in molecular biology is essential. The candidate should also have a good scientific publication record given career stage and be self-motivated, hard-working and able to work in a team.
The School is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for gender equality in higher education. The School holds a Silver Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff achieve a good work-life balance. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post. All appointment will be made on merit. For further information, please visit:
Blended working arrangements may be considered
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Professor Magnus Rattray
Email: magnus.rattray@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: hrservices@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
