Bioinformatician

We have an opportunity for a Bioinformatician to work closely with the Centre for Genomic Pathogen Surveillance team of software engineers and data analysts to contribute to the strategy of CGPS, delivering operational solutions for translational bioinformatics in the public health arena at the Pandemic Science Institute, Nuffield Department of Medicine.

You will be responsible for contributing to the development of research questions within the GHRU2 project context, conduct research, analysing detailed and complex qualitative and/or quantitative data from a variety of sources, and generate original ideas by building on existing concepts. You will regularly draft and write research articles at a national level for per-reviewed journals, book chapters and reviews. You will carry out collaborative projects with colleagues in partner institutions and research groups and contribute ideas to the shaping the CGPS’s plans and the writing of group-funding applications for new research projects. Additionally, you will contribute to manuscripts, presentations and other means of disseminating results.

It is essential that you hold a post-graduate degree in Biostatistics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computing, Mathematical Biology or a related subject with demonstrable experience, ability and practical success in biostatistics or bioinformatics. You will be able to organise and prioritise work efficiently whilst delivering results to the required standard and to an agreed schedule. You will also have experience working in international settings, or with international collaborators. Having experience in designing, implementing and teaching pathogen bioinformatics at a post graduate level is desirable.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.

This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract until 31 May 2027 and is funded by the NIHR Global Health Research Units programme.

Only applications received before 12 midday on Tuesday 21 January 2025 will be considered. Please quote 177383 on all correspondence.

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