Bioinformatician

1 month ago


Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time

We have an exciting opportunity for a bioinformatician to join our team.

The Genomics Innovation Alliance (GIA) operates a molecular genomics facility located at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital to support clinical trials and University of Glasgow research projects.

One of the key objectives of GIA is to deliver, in collaboration with NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (NHS GG&C), an ISO 15189-accredited next-generation sequencing (NGS) cancer panel assay that will also be used to support clinical trials and research projects.

This post-holder will be working closely with University and NHS colleagues to ensure this goal is met.

In addition, they will help maintain and operate current analysis workflows and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), manage research and clinical data, and provide systems administration support for HPCs, data storage solutions and virtual environments.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Paul Grimwood,

This post is full time and has funding for up to 2 years.

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We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community

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The University of Glasgow, charity number SC004401.

£39,347 to £44,263 per annum (Grade 7)


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