Cmdl Bioinformatician

Applications are invited for a full-time Bioinformatician who will be based in the Cancer Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory (CMDL), Clifford Allbutt Building, Hills Road, Cambridge.

We are seeking a bioinformatician with an interest in molecular oncology and a flexible approach to work. Experience of configuring and using Linux-based computational clusters, database design and maintenance, a good understanding of the principles of DNA sequencing analysis including NGS, and proficiency in using command-line and writing and running scripts are essential.

Embedded within the diverse and dynamic bioinformatics community at CRUK Cambridge Centre, the successful applicant will work to implement and validate automated tools for the processing and analysis of high throughput sequencing data, associated with the development of comprehensive tumour profiling platforms. This work will align with ICM clinical programmes currently being developed in both haem malignancies & solid cancers. The successful applicant will also play a crucial part coordinating bioinformatics infrastructure for the group. This will require delivering a range of development work demanding skilled performance in maintaining and updating bioinformatics pipelines and taking responsibility for some areas of the service, as well as contributing to service development. The ability to work well within a team and act as an efficient and pro-active service provider with good communication and presentation skills is essential.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 March 2026 in the first instance.

Closing date: 23rd June 2024

Date of interview: W/C 1st July 2024

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