Chief Bioinformatics Leader

1 week ago


Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom Quadram Institute Full time
Head of Bioinformatics

We are seeking a seasoned bioinformatics expert to lead our specialized core support team at the Quadram Institute, a pioneering research centre in food and health science.

This pivotal role is instrumental in enabling QI to achieve scientific excellence by providing exceptional leadership for planning and developing bioinformatics analyses.

Collaborating closely with colleagues, stakeholders, and scientific communities within the Norwich Research Park, you will drive the creation of tailored systems to meet QI's current and future needs as a world-class scientific institute.

As a technical expert, your responsibilities will include crafting sequence analysis pipelines for bacterial genomic, metagenomic, and transcriptomic datasets, potentially extending to eukaryotic transcriptomic analyses.

You will also oversee the analysis of sequencing outputs, encompassing short and long read data from platforms like Illumina, PacBio, and Oxford Nanopore. Guiding the development of customized analysis pipelines, your role will emphasize coaching, training, and effective communication skills.

The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. in Computing Science or a related field, along with extensive computational expertise in UNIX, Illumina, and other bioinformatics programs.

Proficiency in cloud computing and specialized knowledge of molecular biology related to sequence generation are imperative. Substantial experience in computational work within biological sciences, along with operating various sequencing platforms, is essential.

A competitive salary, ranging between £60,000-£80,000 per annum, reflects the company's commitment to attracting top talent and offering a stimulating working environment.



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