Professor / Associate Professor of Computational Genomics in Health and Disease Full-time

Professor / Associate Professor of Computational Genomics in Health and Disease

The Division of Biosciences is one of the world's foremost centres for research and teaching in the biological sciences. We have an outstanding international reputation and a community of over 500 staff and more than 300 PhD students engaged in cutting edge research and collaboration. Within Biosciences, the Research Department of Genetics, Evolution and Environment (GEE) provides a stimulating and diverse research and training environment of international standing in exciting areas of computational biology, human genetics, evolutionary and population genomics, development, aging, microbiology, ecology and biodiversity. The UCL Genetics Institute (UGI) is an internationally leading centre for genomics within GEE. UGI focuses on the development and application of computational tools for large genomic datasets to address important questions in biology ranging from the genetic determinants of human disease, the origin and evolution of modern humans, the processes mediating environmental adaptations, the improvement of crop varieties or antibiotic resistance. Collectively we aim to help address major current challenges such as population health disparities, food security or the biodiversity crisis through the study of genomes.

UCL are now recruiting three key roles, funded through the University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) Strategic Research Fund, to lead research in:

• Computational Genomics in Health and Disease (Faculty of Life Sciences)
• Computational Healthcare (Faculty of Medical Sciences)
• Interdisciplinary Research in Brain Cancer (Faculty of Medical Sciences)

The UCLH Strategic Research Fund (SRF) is helping to shape the future of research at UCLH and UCL by investing in new facilities and building research capacity. With £11.9M awarded to UCL through the SRF, we have already launched several exciting projects that bring together clinical and academic expertise to tackle some of the biggest challenges in healthcare.

This post is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic academic community to make a real impact on scientific discovery that improves our understanding of health and disease.

We seek to appoint an outstanding academic as a Professor or Associate Professor of Computational Genomics in Health and Disease. The post will be based within the Genetics, Evolution and Environment (GEE) department.

The postholder will lead a world-class research programme at the interface of human genomics, computational biology and evolutionary population genetics to understand the molecular and evolutionary processes that generate diversity that influences health and disease. The candidate will combine experimental and computational approaches in the study of fundamental biological questions. Research areas of particular interest include: 1) The origin and evolution of germline mutations in humans; 2) The genetic bases of disease or health-related phenotypes and their differences among populations; 3) The dynamics of population and evolutionary processes on the fate of genetic variants that shape health and disease. We particularly welcome interdisciplinary approaches that are rooted in theory.

Beyond scientific excellence, the post also encompasses education and leadership roles. As such, the placeholder will contribute to our excellent undergraduate and graduate teaching and will have the opportunity to play leadership roles at different UCL levels.

A job description and person specification, including all essential criteria, can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

The appointment will be for a full-time Associate Professor on UCL (Grade 9 salary range £68,284 – £74,166 inclusive of London allowance) or Professorial Grade 10 – competitive salary starting at £77,000. The funding includes an attractive start-up package.

Interviews are expected to take place in May and the dates for this will be confirmed following the closing date of 25 March 2026. This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Academic Staff. Please visit for more information.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Professor Andrew Pomiankowski . If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact the HR Recruitment Coordinator, Alana Graham.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in a relevant area and have an outstanding international reputation in the field of computational genomics and genetics applied to the understanding of the origin, evolution and effects of genetic variation that shapes health and disease. They will have an exceptional research profile with well-funded, world-class research and seminal contributions to our understanding of the molecular and evolutionary processes that generate human diversity together with the fate of such variants in individuals and populations, and their role in disease.

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As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

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As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Our division holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: