About this position
Location: Central Cambridge
We are seeking applications for a PhD position in AI in proteomics as part of the Horizon Europe MSCA Doctoral Network, ProtAIomics. This brings together laboratories across Europe with 16 doctoral students at the interface of artificial intelligence and mass spectrometry proteomics. In collaboration with researchers at the University of Oxford, we seek a candidate to develop AI tools for the interrogation of subcellular proteomics data.
We are interested to hear from candidates with experience in probabilistic or statistical modelling of complex biological data, such as mass spectrometry data, RNA sequencing, or imaging. The candidate should also have a background in working with hierarchical data and resolving ambiguous, overlapping signals. Strong programming skills are essential, along with the ability to build and extend statistical pipelines.
An interest in Bayesian inference applied to biology is also important. A background in computational proteomics or LC-MS/MS analysis, especially peptide/protein identification or signal deconvolution, is desirable.
Role Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the UK for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their date of recruitment.
- Applicants must hold an academic degree that enables them to undertake doctoral studies.
- Applicants must not already be in possession of a doctoral degree.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until from 9th November 2026, until 30th September 2029, in the first instance.
To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above.
For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Kathryn Lilley ( https://www.bioc.cam.ac.uk/research/lilley ) via k.s.lilley@bioc.cam.ac.uk
For queries regarding the application process, please contact the Biochemistry HR Team via: personnel@bioc.cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference PH51013 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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