Bioinformatician

UE07: 41064.00 - 48822.00 Per Annum.

CMVM / School of Regeneration and Repair / Institute for Regeneration and Repair / Centre for Inflammation Research.

Full Time - 35 hours per week.

Fixed Term Contract - Temporary.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated bioinformatician to lead and support data analysis in single-cell and spatial transcriptomics. The successful candidate will lead the analysis of both existing and upcoming datasets spanning a diverse range of modelsincluding highly regenerative species such as the spiny mouse and human ageing datasets including those from unique contexts like NASAs spaceflight studies.

This post will involve analysis of data generated using a range of cutting-edge single cell genomic approaches including single cell RNA sequencing and spatial transcriptomics. The ideal candidate will not only use established analysis algorithms in the field but will also help develop new approaches to tackle the novel types of data these projects will generate.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week).We are open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

The salary for this post is 41064 to 48822 per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• A PhD submitted/examined or equivalent professional qualification in computational biology computer science or a related discipline
• Strong programming skills and experience in bioinformatics workflows- Proven experience analysing scRNA-seq and spatial transcriptomics data
• Strong planning and organising skills with ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to build rapport with colleagues and collaborators.

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Application Information

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

- CV

- Cover letter

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary
• An exciting positive creative challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits such as a generous holiday entitlement competitive pension schemes staff discounts and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on ourstaff benefits page(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits

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Key notes for applicants

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The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Offices English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.