Genomics Bioinformatician, Nihr Bioresource for Translational Research

3 days ago

Cambridge, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

**Do you have great analytical and IT skills? Interested in a role aiming to improve lives? Looking for your next challenge?**

**About NIHR BioResource**:
Our mission is to facilitate human health research and its transformation into medical practice.

NIHR BioResource is a unique and powerful resource for studying disease mechanisms and investigating the links between genes, the environment, health and disease, enabling scientific discoveries as well as facilitating translational medicine for the benefit of patients.

**About the job**:
This is an exciting opportunity to support medical genomics research in common and rare diseases using samples and data from the NIHR Bioresource cohorts comprising thousands of participants.

You will hold a relevant PhD in bioinformatics or have at least 4 years of relevant experience and be proficient in the analysis of large-scale genomic data and bioinformatics. This would include genotyping array, exome or whole genome sequencing analyses, and/or proteomics. Alternatively, you will have experience in large-scale biomarker informatics.

The role holder will have good skills in LINUX/bash/python and statistical analysis, preferably in R and/or python. You will be able to work independently and maintain excellent relationships with our collaborators. High quality written communication and presentation skills are essential.
- About you:_*

You will ideally have:

- Experience with IT and database management with LINUX/UNIX and High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments
- Formal bioinformatics and programming experience or training
- Excellent organisational, communication, interpersonal and administrative skills
- Ability to follow research guidelines and protocols

**What we offer**:
The University offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, family friendly policies, an attractive pension scheme (employer's contribution is up to 14.5%) and 41 days annual holiday (inclusive of public holidays). We encourage career development by providing extensive training & development opportunities.

This appointment is full-time, 37 hours per week; part-time to 80% will be considered. Work
- life balance is important, and we are open to discussion on flexible working, including hybrid working.

The post is available on a fixed-term basis until 30 November 2027 in the first instance. NIHR BioResource is funded by the National Institute for Health & Care Research (NIHR). Once the NIHR has confirmed further funding, expected in January, employment contracts will be extended to 31 March 2030.

Our offices are on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus CB2 0QQ (approximately 2 miles south of the city centre).

See the Further Information link below for full details and Person Specification.

The interview date for the role is: To be confirmed

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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