Science Officer

1 month ago

Hinxton, United Kingdom European Molecular Biology Laboratory Full time

Bioinformatics
Hinxton, UK

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ELIXIR is seeking an experienced bioinformatician who can combine technical understanding of current trends in bioinformatics software with experience of training for bioinformatics researchers.

Based at the ELIXIR Hub in Cambridgeshire, UK, you will work with the ELIXIR Tools Platform and the ELIXIR Training Platform as part of an international multidisciplinary team delivering a world leading research infrastructure and enabling open access to high quality bioinformatics resources.

Your role

As a Science Officer, you will connect the technical and scientific experts of the Europe-wide ELIXIR organisation, provide expertise on the components of the ELIXIR infrastructure, and evaluate new developments in data-centric life science research. The role is suited to someone who combines an interest in the technical aspects of the role with enthusiasm for connecting people and enabling productive collaborations.

**Activities will include**:
Researching and reporting on the current state of the art and trends in technology and science through literature research and conference attendance.
Overseeing, reporting on and participating in the design, prototyping, building, monitoring or maintenance of software, databases, metadata and computational resources.
Contributing to the production and delivery of project reports and journal publications. Creating and delivering training materials associated with ELIXIR services and participation in train-the-trainer events.
Participating in a wide range of virtual and face-to-face events including presenting, co-chairing, active minute taking and organising.

Grade 6 Senior Science Officer would perform the above tasks plus:
Mentor & train more junior members of the team and the ELIXIR network.
Building and maintaining relationships with ELIXIR members and collaborators internationally and identifying expertise and requirements relevant to ELIXIR activities.
Take responsibility for the delivery of project tasks as lead on international teams of researchers.
Independently research developments in the science & technology and propose their adoption.

**Closing date**: 24 September 2023

**Contract duration**: 3 years (renewable to a maximum of 9 years)

**Grading**: Grade 5 or 6 salary offered depending on qualifications and experience (monthly salary starting at £3,090 or £3,456 per month after tax) + other paid benefits

**Reference number**: EX00049

You have

You must have a university degree in the field of life science, computer science, or another scientific, technical or engineering discipline with solid interest in and experience of bioinformatics research. An advanced degree or equivalent experience in one of these fields is a plus.
You should have some postgraduate experience in the practice of data-centric research in the life sciences and two or more of the following skills:
Computer systems including authentication technologies, databases, data management and significant experience working in a Cloud or HPC environment.
Scientific software development, particularly the use of widely used life science software tools and languages, deployment technologies, and workflow definition languages.
Biological data management and use including the development of databases and the sharing & interpretation of complex data sets.
Metadata, ontologies and the use of Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable (FAIR) resources to link disparate data sets.
Experience with datasets and analytical problems in molecular biology, biodiversity or human health.

You might also have

Willingness to occasionally work outside normal European office hours and travel to ELIXIR Nodes and stakeholder meetings (usually in European countries) as required.
Ability to communicate to a professional level in additional European languages.

Why join us

Do something meaningful
ELIXIR unites Europe’s leading life science organisations in managing and safeguarding the increasing volume of data being generated by publicly funded research. It coordinates, integrates and sustains bioinformatics resources across its member states and enables users in academia and industry to access services that are vital for their research.

Join a culture of innovation
We are located on the Wellcome Genome Campus, alongside other prominent research and biotech organisations, and surrounded by beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside. This is a highly collaborative and inclusive community where our employees enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. We are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued, supported and empowered to reach their professional potential.

**Enjoy lots of benefits**:
**Financial incentives**: Monthly family, child and non-resident allowances, annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances
Flexible work

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