英国剑桥大学招聘相关图像异质性肿瘤基因组学博士后

Research Associate: Correlating image heterogeneity with tumour genomics
£28,695-£37,394
Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute
Reference: SW07429

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to work on correlating image heterogeneity with tumour genomics jointly in the labs of Carlos Caldas and Florian Markowetz. This project extends the continuous, successful collaboration between the Caldas and Markowetz labs.

The postdoc will analyse ~100 breast tumors, for which we have data on two time points (before and after treatment), by integrating three sources of information: (1) radiological imaging, (2) histopathological H&E images, (3) genomic profiles (DNA copy number and gene expression).

We will address the following questions:

How tissue heterogeneity visible in radiological and pathological images vary between molecular subtypes of breast cancer?

How can the three data types be integrated to define homogenous subtypes of breast cancer that are predictive of outcome?

How do the tissue and the genomic profiles change during treatment?

Methods: To describe tumor tissue and its heterogeneity we will extend the image analysis methods developed in Yuan et al (2012) and Ali et al (2013) for H&E slides and combine them with analyses of radiological images based on Minkowski functionals (Canuto et al, 2009).

The successful applicant will have a PhD in a quantitative field like mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, bioinformatics, or computer science. The applicant should have a good biological background and excellent computing skills. Prior experience in image analysis is desired. The atmosphere at CI is very collaborative and interactive; good communication skills are key.

References 
Ali RH (2013) Astronomical algorithms for automated analysis of tissue protein expression in breast cancer. Br J Cancer. Feb 19;108(3):602-12

Curtis et al (2012) The genomic and transcriptomic architecture of 2,000 breast tumours reveals novel subgroups. Nature 486, 7403

Yuan et al (2012) Quantitative image analysis of cellular heterogeneity in breast tumors complements genomic profiling. Science Trans Med, 4, 157ra142

Larkin et al (2014) Analysis of image heterogeneity using 2D Minkowski functionals detects tumor responses to treatment Magn Reson Med 71, 402-410.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check and a security check.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contactmarion.karniely@cruk.cam.ac.uk

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit: 
http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/8491.

Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Closing date for application is 22 November 2015.

Please quote reference SW07429 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.