Senior Bioinformatics Specialist

2 months ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom EIT Pathogena Full time
About EIT Pathogena

EIT Pathogena is a cutting-edge research and development facility that leverages advanced technology to tackle some of humanity's most pressing challenges. Our mission-driven team of scientists and entrepreneurs is dedicated to accelerating innovation and driving scientific advancements in the fields of health and medical science, food security and sustainable agriculture, climate change and clean energy, and government innovation and artificial intelligence.

We are committed to building a collaborative and inclusive team atmosphere that fosters creativity, emotional intelligence, and effective communication. Our goal is to create a supportive environment where everyone feels empowered to take risks and drive innovation.

The Role

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Bioinformatics Specialist to join our team and contribute to the development, evaluation, and deployment of groundbreaking bioinformatic solutions. As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work closely with our partners at the University of Oxford and engage in mission-driven work that has the potential to make a real difference in the world.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement computational and bioinformatic methods and tools to support research and development in infectious disease genomics, including species prediction, antimicrobial resistance determination, and outbreak and relatedness information.
  • Create analysis pipelines and validate the performance of various tools.
  • Stay up-to-date on the latest developments in bioinformatics and computational biology.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement data-driven strategies.
  • Manage and mentor team members, setting performance goals and providing regular feedback.
Requirements
  • PhD qualification in computer science, bioinformatics, computational biology, microbiology, mathematics, genetic epidemiology, genomics, machine learning, or equivalent.
  • Strong programming skills in languages such as Bash, Python, R, Nextflow, Snakemake, etc.
  • Experience in infectious disease genomic analysis.
  • Scientific understanding of infectious disease genomics.
  • 3-5+ years of experience in bioinformatics and computational biology.
  • An established or upcoming bioinformatic publication history.
  • Experience with large-scale genetic data analysis using bioinformatics tools and pipelines.
  • Proven leadership and management skills and excellent communication skills.
Nice to Have
  • Experience using Docker and working with cloud computing.
  • Experience with regulatory guidelines and systems, such as FDA, CE, UKCA, EUCAST.
  • Familiarity with machine learning and data visualization techniques.
  • Experience working in a biotech or pharma industry setting.
  • A track record of launching an academic product in the commercial market.


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