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The post-holder will lead, coordinate and support bioinformatics
activities at the Unit, and contribute to national and regional leadership
in the area. S/he will support the Unit’s high-performance computing
facility – Uganda Medical Informatics Centre (UMIC) project. The
postholder will be embedded within research projects in the Unit and
develop bioinformatics pipelines for the routine processing and
analysis of sequence data. Unit research provides enormous
opportunities for phylogenetic analysis, viral discovery, and other
virology studies as well as a strong human genetics group and
increasing interest in immuno-informatics. S/he will be expected to
contribute to new research proposals, as well as publications. The
post also includes responsibility to develop human capacity in
bioinformatics, by contributing towards training of early- and midcareer researchers.
Requirements
1. PhD degree and substantial post-doctoral experience in pathogen
bioinformatics.
2. Evidence of continuous professional development including internal or external
training and development programmes.
3. A consistent and significant track record of attracting research grant income,
including salary recovery, from major research funders (PI, co-PI or leadership
within a large proposal such as work-package lead).
4. A track record of contributions as lead and co-author to peer-reviewed outputs, as
expected by the subject area/discipline in terms of types and volume of output;
significant contributions to at least four outputs within the most recent 5 years that
are at least internationally excellent
5. Proven ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively as part of a research
team, including experience of supervising and supporting junior researchers and
non-academic staff and proven ability to meet research deadlines.
6. An understanding of the strategies for improving equity and inclusion in research
and/or learning and teaching.
7. Some experience of doctoral degree supervision.
8. Proven ability to build collaborative research relationships with external
researchers and/or institutions, or industry (where relevant).
9. Evidence of ability to deliver high quality research-informed teaching.
10.Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate
effectively both orally and in writing.
Responsibilities
The post-holder will lead, coordinate and support bioinformatics
activities at the Unit, and contribute to national and regional leadership
in the area. S/he will support the Unit’s high-performance computing
facility – Uganda Medical Informatics Centre (UMIC) project. The
postholder will be embedded within research projects in the Unit and
develop bioinformatics pipelines for the routine processing and
analysis of sequence data. Unit research provides enormous
opportunities for phylogenetic analysis, viral discovery, and other
virology studies as well as a strong human genetics group and
increasing interest in immuno-informatics. S/he will be expected to
contribute to new research proposals, as well as publications. The
post also includes responsibility to develop human capacity in
bioinformatics, by contributing towards training of early- and midcareer researchers.
Requirements
1. PhD degree and substantial post-doctoral experience in pathogen
bioinformatics.
2. Evidence of continuous professional development including internal or external
training and development programmes.
3. A consistent and significant track record of attracting research grant income,
including salary recovery, from major research funders (PI, co-PI or leadership
within a large proposal such as work-package lead).
4. A track record of contributions as lead and co-author to peer-reviewed outputs, as
expected by the subject area/discipline in terms of types and volume of output;
significant contributions to at least four outputs within the most recent 5 years that
are at least internationally excellent
5. Proven ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively as part of a research
team, including experience of supervising and supporting junior researchers and
non-academic staff and proven ability to meet research deadlines.
6. An understanding of the strategies for improving equity and inclusion in research
and/or learning and teaching.
7. Some experience of doctoral degree supervision.
8. Proven ability to build collaborative research relationships with external
researchers and/or institutions, or industry (where relevant).
9. Evidence of ability to deliver high quality research-informed teaching.
10.Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate
effectively both orally and in writing.
Knowledge Generation
1. To deliver high quality research & scholarship in your field of study, individually and
in collaboration with others, by developing and maintaining a research grant
portfolio from good research funders, publishing peer-reviewed outputs,
generating and securing (where relevant) intellectual property and evaluating
teaching practice.
2. To participate in doctoral student supervision and examination.
3. To lead and manage research teams and promote and ensure compliance of self
and others with good practice in relation to the conduct of research, the ethics
policy, inclusivity, and other relevant LSHTM policies.
4. To support the development of early career researchers.
5. Provide strong scientific and technical bioinformatics expertise that involves
analyses, interpretation and making genetic inferences of sequencing data to
support virological studies including phylogenetic analyses.
6. Provide scientific and technical expertise to lead research activities related to
the identification and biological characterization of emerging and re-emerging
infections (mainly virus infections) that are endemic or contribute to outbreaks
in Uganda.
7. Provide some expertise in pathogen sequencing.
8. Prepare data reports and presentation of key findings (internally and externally)
Education
1. To deliver high quality, inclusive education and assessment in relation to
your specific subject and within the broader area covered by your
department and disciplinary field.
2. To contribute to the improvement of the quality and inclusivity of LSHTM’s
education, by participating in the development and review of new and
updated learning and teaching materials or approaches, and/or improving
assessment practices, and/or improving aspects of the student experience.
3. To support educational leadership and management by active participation in
Faculty and Programme or curriculum leadership roles, as appropriate, and by
collaborating with professional services staff both centrally and in the faculty
office in carrying out relevant administrative processes.
4. To provide bioinformatics training in-house and to external users and stakeholders
5. Train, mentor and supervise scientific and technical staff to contribute to human
capacity development in the Unit and across campus. Be a leader in
bioinformatics capacity building.
6. Apply for and support grant applications.
7. Assist in reviewing research protocols when requested.
8. Participate in planning and budgeting meetings for UMIC
9. Contribute to the long-term aims and scientific direction of the Unit through
membership of senior management forums within the Unit.
Internal Contribution
1. To demonstrate good internal citizenship by undertaking PDRs and promoting
staff development, and by participating in the recruitment, mentoring and support
of more junior colleagues as appropriate.
2. To participate in the activities of LSHTM committees and undertake a leadership
or administrative role at LSHTM/Faculty/Department/MRC Unit level, as
appropriate.
3. To proactively demonstrate LSHTM’s EDI goals in your work and behavior;
4. Facilitate scientific collaboration internally within the Unit, LSHTM and across the
UVRI campus in the areas of
bioinformatics
Good research funders are: Research Councils; Government Departments; NIHR; National and overseas charities recognised by
HEFCE for QR; Overseas research councils or equivalent including NIH; EU; other agencies (eg NGOs, commercial companies)
supporting commissioned research that is consistent with LSHTM's mission and meets LSHTM's cost recovery targets
External Contribution
1. To demonstrate good external citizenship by linking with and supporting
appropriate external organisations.
2. To promote knowledge translation and enterprise by exploiting academic
knowledge beyond academia.
3. Continuation of No1 especially with the University of Glasgow, Centre for Virus
Research, Wellcome Trust Sanger, Kilifi/WT/KEMRI, and the Gambia Unit.
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