Computational Biology / Data Science Trainer

Location: MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, MRC WIMM Centre for Computational Biology, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DS 

We are looking for an enthusiastic team-player to join the Oxford Biomedical Data Science (OBDS) training programme in the role of Computational Biology / Data Science Trainer. This unique position provides the opportunity to play a key role in training biomedical scientists in data science and computational genomics as well as managing computational biology research projects.

At the MRC WIMM Centre for Computational Biology (CCB), we work alongside scientists and clinicians to realise the potential of ‘big data’ in biology by exploiting complex information to make discoveries that benefit human health. The CCB encompasses an international team of over 40 computational biologists, working closely with 500 lab-based scientists and clinicians.

You will hold an MSc or PhD in a quantitative discipline (e.g. bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, physics, statistics, engineering or mathematics), or a biomedical subject with relevant computational experience. You will have evidence of developing and delivering training in computational biology / data science methods. You will be experienced in working in a Linux / Unix command-line environment and be proficient in software development and data analysis in Python and/or R.

The position is available fixed-term for 2 years, funded by the OBDS Training Programme.

For informal enquiries please contact david.sims@imm.ox.ac.uk.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.

The closing date for this position is noon on 23 January 2025. Interviews to be held week commencing 3 February 2025.

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