Sanger Institute Bioinformatician Job – Apply Online
Senior Bioinformatician
Apply Locations: Hinxton, Cambridgeshire
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 21 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: JR101642
Do you want to help us improve human health and understand life on Earth? Make your mark by shaping the future to enable or deliver life-changing science to solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges.
If you are a proactive, self-motivated Bioinformatician with a genuine enthusiasm for gene editing and genomic research, we want to hear from you. Your ability to thrive in multi-disciplinary teams, coupled with excellent organisational skills, proficiency in scripting for bespoke analysis and a dedication to collaboration, will make you an ideal candidate to join the Gene Editing team.
Our diverse team of researchers are dedicated to advancing genomic research by supporting the Institute’s ambitious projects. We are currently engaged in groundbreaking projects, including the ambitious Saturation Genome Editing initiative, utilising CRISPR/Cas9 to unravel the functional consequences of every possible genetic variant within the human genome. As a Senior Bioinformatician, you will play a pivotal role in supporting this cutting-edge research.
About the role
Collaborating closely with our wet lab scientists, you will provide essential bioinformatics support for gene editing initiatives. From informing experiment design to analysing CRISPR/Cas9 experiments and large-scale single-cell expression quantitative trait locus (eQTL) projects, you will be at the forefront of innovative research.
As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to:
- Collaborate with dynamic computational groups and software developers to create and implement novel bioinformatics tools
- Supervise and manage junior staff, fostering an environment of growth and achievement
- Project manage bioinformatic tasks, establishing timelines, allocating tasks and ensuring project success
- Work with key stakeholders and faculty to contribute to strategic decisions and publications
About you
Essential Skills
Technical experience:
- MSc in Bioinformatics or a Biology-related discipline plus bioinformatic experience in a research or commercial environment
- Experience in developing computational pipelines and the use and management of relational databases
- Experience in one of the following: design and analysis of CRISPR-screening experiments, variant calling or analysing ‘omic datasets
- Proficiency in scripting for bespoke analysis using Python, R, Perl or similar
Behavioural competencies:
- Excellent organisational skills, able to multi-task and prioritise effectively
- Ability to promote a culture of collaboration and motivated to intellectually contribute to colleagues’ projects
- Creative thinking and problem-solving, demonstrable evidence of introducing novel ideas and techniques
- Enjoy working in diverse teams, demonstrating dignity and respect for all
Interested in joining us? Apply for the Senior Bioinformatician position here.
Keywords: Senior Bioinformatician, Gene Editing, Genomic Research, CRISPR/Cas9, Bioinformatics. Sanger Institute Bioinformatician Job – Apply Online.
