Computational Biologist (at the rank of Senior Technical Officer) (several posts) in Bioinformatics Core

Computational Biologist (at the rank of Senior Technical Officer) (several posts) in Bioinformatics Core of the Centre for PanorOmic Sciences (CPOS) (Ref.: 534915) (to commence as soon as possible on a two-year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme totalling up to 10% of basic salary with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance)

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Centre for PanorOmic Sciences (CPOS) is an academic research-support centre embracing multi-omics and big data biomedical research under the LKS Faculty of Medicine. CPOS core laboratories host state-of-the-art technology platforms with sophisticated equipment supported by over 75 dedicated members. Welcome to visit to explore more.

Career Prospects

• Unique opportunity to participate in world-class research
• Exposure to a wide range of NGS applications and omics research
• Long-term development opportunities
• Expert technical and managerial career track

The Role

• Apply the latest analytics tools to single cell multi-omics data and establish analysis pipelines
• Engage in collaborative efforts with scientists and provide expert informatics solutions and training
• Implement cutting-edge AI/ML solutions
• Provide mentorship to a highly impactful bioinformatics team

Qualifications and Qualities

• Ph.D. in Bioinformatics Computer Science Biological Sciences or a related discipline or a Masters degree in a relevant field with at least 6 years of relevant work experience
• Strong hands-on experience in data analytics and bioinformatics
• Proficiency in R Python or other relevant programming languages
• Proven experience in next-generation sequencing (NGS) multi-omics or related fields including single-cell and spatial biology applications
• Prior supervision or mentoring experience is highly advantageous
• Experience in AI/ML with demonstrated applications in bioinformatics is an added advantage
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated proactive and a strong team player
• Willingness to learn and embrace new challenges

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave medical benefits continuing professional development and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the Universitys careers site () and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until May 9 2026 or until the post is filled whichever is earlier.