News FeedCranfield University is looking for an exceptional graduate to pursue an Engineering Doctorate in biomarker discovery informatics. This entirely computer-based project will focus on the development of new algorithms and software for the identification of biomarkers and other commercially relevant targets from various forms of proteomic data. The project will be carried out within Cranfield’s bioinformatics group, which is internationally recognised for its work in proteomic bioinformatics and multivariate data analysis. At Cranfield, the EngD student will work with postdoctoral researchers employed on related projects, and alongside a number of other bioinformatics doctoral students. The student will also work closely with Oxford Genome Sciences, a world leader in proteomics involved in the discovery of novel diagnostic biomarkers and targets for therapeutic intervention.
The Cranfield EngD is a four year research programme, which includes a taught element that complements the scientific research. In particular, half of the first year of the EngD is spent in lectures on the Executive MBA programme at Cranfield School of Management. This allows the student to gain an understanding of the business context of their research, which will in this case facilitate an analysis of the impact of quantitative proteomics on the sponsoring company.
The ideal applicant will have a sound understanding of biochemistry, data analysis and information technology, and an interest in finding out more about the business aspects of their research. A good first degree in a relevant scientific subject (e.g. biochemistry, applied statistics, molecular biology, natural sciences) is essential and subsequent qualifications and/or experience in bioinformatics or chemometrics would be a distinct advantage.
Material support for the student includes payment of course fees, a high end desktop computer, a personal laptop computer and a tax free stipend starting at £17,600 per year. Please note that this funding is only available to existing long term UK residents.
For an application pack, please contact our enquiries office (enquiries@cranfield.ac.uk). More information about Cranfield bioinformatics group and Oxford Genome Sciences can be found at www.cranfield.ac.uk/health/bioinformatics and www.oxfordgenomesciences.com respectively. If you have any questions prior to making an application, please feel free to discuss these with the project supervisor, Dr Conrad Bessant. The deadline for applications is 10th September 2007.