Director of Genome Analytics

4 days ago

Oxford, United Kingdom Ellison Institute, LLC Full time
About EIT:

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford tackles humanity’s greatest challenges by turning science and technology into impactful global solutions. Focused on areas like health, food security, sustainable agriculture, climate change, clean energy, and AI-driven government innovation, EIT Oxford blends groundbreaking research with practical applications to deliver lasting results.

A cornerstone of EIT Oxford’s mission is its upcoming 300,000-square-foot research facility at the Oxford Science Park, set to open in 2027. This cutting-edge campus will feature advanced labs, an oncology and preventative care clinic, and collaborative spaces to strengthen its partnership with the University of Oxford. It will also host the Ellison Scholars, driving innovation for societal benefit.

The Pathogen Mission highlights EIT’s transformative approach, using Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) and Oracle’s cloud technology to create a global pathogen metagenomics system. This initiative aims to improve diagnostics, provide early epidemic warnings, and guide treatments by profiling antimicrobial resistance. The goal is to deliver certified diagnostic tools for widespread use in labs, hospitals, and public health.

EIT Oxford fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and resilience, valuing diverse expertise to drive sustainable solutions to humanity’s enduring challenges.

EIT is looking to recruit a Director of Genome Analytics to lead computational and statistical analyses of genomic data, focusing on pathogen and human genomics. Reporting to the Principal Scientist, this role is essential to advancing tools and methodologies that address challenges in individual-level diagnosis and population health, particularly for emerging pathogens.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop, benchmark, and maintain tools for data quality control, harmonization, and advanced genomic analyses, including technologies such as kmer analysis, de Bruijn graphs, and statistical modeling for epidemiology.
  • Identify and address gaps in existing capabilities, driving innovations to improve performance and introduce transformative advancements.
  • Deliver high-quality scientific code to the Technology Team for integration into regulatory-compliant products.
  • Collaborate with the EIT AI team to implement innovative programs that align with the Pathogen Mission’s objectives.
  • Lead the development of peer-reviewed publications and benchmarking studies to validate advancements in genomic tools.
  • Represent the organization at international conferences, showcasing leadership in genomic science.
  • Recruit, mentor, and manage a team of scientists and developers to achieve program objectives.
  • Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to shape and deliver the Pathogen Mission’s strategic goals.
Qualifications & Experience:
  • Proven track record of developing innovative computational methods for population-scale genomic data, evidenced by academic publications or software contributions.
  • Expertise in quality control, manipulation, and analysis of large genomic datasets, with experience resolving data standardization challenges.
  • Leadership experience managing teams of scientific developers using best practices such as agile development, version control, and collaborative coding.
  • Demonstrated ability to design and benchmark computational tools, including statistical power considerations.
  • Experience working with academic and industry partners to accelerate research programs.
  • Strong project management skills, with a proven ability to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.
Desirable Skills:
  • Experience with whole-genome sequencing data in microbiology applications.
  • Familiarity with Oxford Nanopore sequencing technology.
  • Knowledge of epidemiological modeling or genome association studies.

Terms of Appointment:
  • You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary.
  • You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford.
  • During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.

Why work for EIT:
At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact

We offer the following salary and benefits:
  • Salary: £110k-£150k (depending on experience) + bonus + travel allowance
  • Enhanced holiday pay
  • Pension
  • Life Assurance
  • Income Protection
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Hospital Cash Plan
  • Therapy Services
  • Perk Box
#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Director Of Genome Analytics

    2 weeks ago

    Oxford, United Kingdom Ellison Institute Of Technology - Uk Full time

    About EIT: The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford tackles humanity's greatest challenges by turning science and technology into impactful global solutions.Focused on areas like health, food security, sustainable agriculture, climate change, clean energy, and AI-driven government innovation, EIT Oxford blends groundbreaking research with practical...

  • Director Of Genome Analytics

    3 days ago

    Oxford, United Kingdom Ellison Institute, Llc Full time

    About EIT:The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford tackles humanity's greatest challenges by turning science and technology into impactful global solutions. Focused on areas like health, food security, sustainable agriculture, climate change, clean energy, and AI-driven government innovation, EIT Oxford blends groundbreaking research with practical...

  • Director Of Genome Analytics

    1 day ago

    Oxford, United Kingdom Ellison Institute, Llc Full time

    About EIT: The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford tackles humanity's greatest challenges by turning science and technology into impactful global solutions.Focused on areas like health, food security, sustainable agriculture, climate change, clean energy, and AI-driven government innovation, EIT Oxford blends groundbreaking research with practical...

  • Director of Computational Genomics

    19 minutes ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Ellison Institute, LLC Full time

    We are looking for a highly skilled Director of Computational Genomics to join our team at the Ellison Institute, LLC.As the leader of our genome analytics efforts, you will be responsible for driving innovations in genomic tool development, ensuring high-quality scientific code integration into regulatory-compliant products, and collaborating with our EIT...

  • Senior Genomics Analyst

    3 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    As a Senior Genomics Analyst in the Oxford Molecular Diagnostics Centre, you will play a key role in analyzing next generation sequencing data from genomic research projects. The role will involve analyzing data from targeted, exome, and whole genome sequencing, as well as from different types of clinical material. You will be based in the Oxford Molecular...

  • Postdoctoral Researcher: Statistical Genomics And Machine Learning

    1 week ago

    Oxford, United Kingdom University Of Oxford Full time

    We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Bioinformatics team, working on cutting-edge research in the field of genomics.Reporting to Dr Laura Winchester and Professor Alejo Nevado-Holgado you will be joining a dynamic interdisciplinary team of clinicians, bioinformaticians and AI/NN experts and will be encouraged to interact widely with this...

  • Lead Genomic Data Scientist

    3 weeks ago

    Oxford, United Kingdom Oxford University Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary The Lead Genomics Data Scientist is an exciting new role designed to lead the development and implementation of a robust computational biology / bioinformatics strategy to meet the needs of Work-packages [WP] 1 & 2 (rapid Whole Genome Sequencing [WGS] and other omics & Myeloma multi-target next generation sequencing (NGS) panel) of the NHS...

  • Data Scientist for Computational Genomics

    1 month ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    We are seeking a skilled professionalto fill a unique role in the Oxford Biomedical Data Science (OBDS) training programme as a Computational Biology/Data Science Trainer. This position offers a chance to play a key part in training biomedical scientists in data science and computational genomics while getting involved in computational biology research and...

  • Director of Research and Development

    3 minutes ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Ellison Institute, LLC Full time

    We are looking for a skilled and strategic Director of Science Applications to join our team at the Ellison Institute.The Director will be responsible for leading the scientific development and implementation of our Pathogen Mission, focusing on cutting-edge whole-genome sequencing technology for pathogen diagnostics.Key Requirements:Proven experience in...

  • Director Of Science Applications

    2 weeks ago

    Oxford, United Kingdom Ellison Institute Of Technology - Uk Full time

    About EIT: The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford tackles humanity's greatest challenges by turning science and technology into impactful global solutions.Focused on areas like health, food security, sustainable agriculture, climate change, clean energy, and AI-driven government innovation, EIT Oxford blends groundbreaking research with practical...

  • Director Of Data Services

    2 weeks ago

    Oxford, United Kingdom Ellison Institute Of Technology - Uk Full time

    About EIT: The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford tackles humanity's greatest challenges by turning science and technology into impactful global solutions.Focused on areas like health, food security, sustainable agriculture, climate change, clean energy, and AI-driven government innovation, EIT Oxford blends groundbreaking research with practical...

  • Executive Assistant to CHG Director

    3 months ago

    Oxford, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    We are seeking to appoint an Executive Assistant to provide support to the Director of the Centre for Human Genetics, Nuffield Department of Medicine. The Centre for Human Genetics (CHG) houses approximately 400 researchers and staff conducting world-leading research in human genetics, genomics and bioinformatics. Comprising nearly 3,5000sqm of...

  • Director Of Science Applications

    3 days ago

    Oxford, United Kingdom Ellison Institute, Llc Full time

    About EIT: The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford tackles humanity's greatest challenges by turning science and technology into impactful global solutions. Focused on areas like health, food security, sustainable agriculture, climate change, clean energy, and AI-driven government innovation, EIT Oxford blends groundbreaking research with practical...

  • Senior Director of Finance Operations

    1 week ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Nucleome Therapeutics Full time

    About Our ClientNucleome Therapeutics is a growing life science business utilizing cutting-edge 3D genomics technology to improve drug discovery success rates. The company has developed a platform that can be applied to multiple disease indications and cell types, with an initial focus on inflammatory conditions.The company is looking for a collaborative...

  • AMR Research Fellow

    3 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    We are seeking an exceptional AMR Research Fellow to join our team at the Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, University of Oxford. The successful candidate will contribute to the analysis of large bacterial genome collections to advance our understanding of antimicrobial resistance.This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the forefront of AMR research...

  • Senior Director of Compliance

    4 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Oxford Nanopore Technologies Full time

    We're looking for a Senior Director of Compliance to oversee our Regulatory Affairs team and ensure compliance with regulatory obligations. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of risk management, process validation, and IVD performance evaluation requirements.The estimated salary for this role is $150,000 - $220,000 per year, depending on...

  • Research Assistant in Evolutionary Microbiology

    1 month ago

    Oxford, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    We are seeking a Research Assistant for a project testing the ability of phage to target plasmids associated with antibiotic resistance genes. Many of the most important antibiotic resistance genes are carried by conjugative plasmids that transfer resistance across strain and species boundaries. Pilus-dependent bacteriophage (PDBs) are viruses that...

  • Chief Science Officer

    57 minutes ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Ellison Institute, LLC Full time

    About the Ellison Institute:We are seeking a highly experienced Director of Science Applications to lead our scientific development and implementation of the Pathogen Mission.The successful candidate will have a proven track record in leading the development of innovative whole-genome sequencing (WGS) applications in microbiology.Key...

  • Research Assistant In Huntington'S Disease

    1 week ago

    Oxford, United Kingdom University Of Oxford Full time

    We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and self-motivated Research Assistant to join the laboratory of Associate Professor Natalia Gromak at the Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, University of Oxford.The post-holder will be responsible for managing a research project, contributing conceptually to the overall research programme as well as overseeing...

  • Clinical Bioinformatics – Development

    2 months ago

    Oxford, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    Department of Oncology, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DU About the role You will analyse next generation sequencing data from a range of genomic research projects, encompassing targeted, exome and whole genome sequencing from different sequencing platforms and also from different types of clinical material (fresh tissue, formalin fixed...