Biological Infrastructure Web Developer

The Babraham Institute is a charity which is world renowned for its research in life sciences to enhance lives and improve wellbeing.

The Babraham Institute Bioinformatics group is seeking an experienced Web Developer to join their existing team. The group are responsible for the storage, annotation, processing and sharing of the large volumes of data produced by the institute’s scientific facilities. Part of this work involves building web systems to collect information from users, track samples and data through facilities, and present data to users within and outside the institute.

We are looking for a web developer to take responsibility for the running and maintenance of our existing web systems, and develop new platforms to supplement or replace these systems. The ability to build user-friendly front ends to our data pipelines, and be responsive to user or science facility demand is our main requirement. Our web systems integrate tightly with our high throughput compute infrastructure and our data analysis pipelines, so experience in the use and administration of Linux systems would be highly desirable.

A suitably experienced individual will be given a high degree of autonomy in the gathering of requirements from users and the subsequent design and implementation of new systems. We have funding to allow for a full-time appointment, but for a suitable candidate we would consider this as a part time role if this is preferred. The role is based in Cambridge, but can be offered as a largely remote position for the right candidate.

This role will be supported by the existing members of both the bioinformatics group and the institute computing facility. Training will be provided in any relevant areas to assist the post holder in their work.   

This is a limited term appointment with funding for this post expected to be available for a period of 3 years in the first instance.

A full job specification and role requirements can be found attached to this vacancy.

Informal enquiries can be addressed to Simon Andrews (simon.andrews@babraham.ac.uk)  

The Institute has joined the Technician Commitment initiative, which is a commitment to support the recognition, visibility, sustainability and career development of our research support community, which includes the BSU, Scientific Facilities, Computing, Stores & Purchasing, Technical Services, Health & Safety and the Research Assistant communities.

Closing date for applications is Friday, 25^th October 2024.
However, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early depending on the volume of applications received.

The Babraham Institute welcomes applications from all sections of society.

For further details about this position or to apply online please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.

Further information about the Institute can also be found on our website (www.babraham.ac.uk).

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The Babraham Institute receives strategic funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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