The groups of Andy Jones and Dan Rigden at the University of Liverpool are recruiting for a recently funded Wellcome Trust Discovery Award, ’Next generation genome annotation for eukaryotic pathogens and vectors, using artificial intelligence’. In this role, we are looking for a research associate, with expertise in structural bioinformatics (AlphaFold, modelling, structure searching), and with expertise in large-scale data analysis e.g. using HPC.
You should have a PhD in structural bioinformatics, or related area, and interest in understanding protein structure/function. Knowledge of machine learning is desirable.
The post is initially available for 3 years, potentially extendable to 5 years.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
If you are still awaiting your PhD to be awarded you will be appointed at Grade 6, spine point 30. Upon written confirmation that you have been awarded your PhD, your salary will be increased to Grade 7, spine point 31

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