Senior Computational Biology Expert

1 week ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Lifelancer Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Computational Biology Expert to lead our team in Oxford, UK. The ideal candidate will have expertise in computational biology, bioinformatics, and genomics with experience in working with large-scale genomic data.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our global Computational Genomics team at Vertex's Oxford Research site. As the lead for this role, you will collaborate closely with the Oxford disease project teams to identify key project questions that can be answered using genomics, sequencing, or bioinformatics contributions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Partner with Computational Genomics leads at Boston and San Diego to prioritize global computational genomic needs and maximize impact across the global research portfolio.
  • Serve as the accountable lead for the execution of prioritized computational genomic activities in the Oxford UK research site, interfacing with Oxford leadership to provide regular progress updates.
  • Perform advanced computational analyses of large-scale sequencing data and other biological data, distilling complex analyses and scientific results into key take-home messages and recommendations for next steps.
Requirements
  • Relevant education in computational biology, bioinformatics, human genetics, genomics, systems biology, bioengineering, or a related field, with relevant industry or post-doctoral experience.
  • A proven track record in the analysis, visualization, and interpretation of large-scale human genetic data in a drug development context.
Salary and Benefits

The estimated salary range for this position is £80,000 - £110,000 per annum, depending on experience. This is a hybrid-eligible role, offering flexibility to work remotely up to two days per week or on-site five days per week.

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