Senior Bioinformatician - Genomics

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Bioinformatician to join their innovative genomics research team in Birmingham . You will play a crucial role in analyzing large-scale genomic datasets to uncover novel insights into disease mechanisms and identify potential therapeutic targets. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, develop advanced analytical pipelines, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of biologists, statisticians, and clinicians. If you are passionate about leveraging computational approaches to drive biological discovery, this role provides a challenging and rewarding environment within a leading research organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust computational pipelines for the analysis of next-generation sequencing (NGS) data.
• Perform sophisticated statistical analyses of large genomic datasets, including whole-genome, exome, and RNA-Seq data.
• Identify and characterize genetic variants associated with diseases and clinical phenotypes.
• Collaborate closely with experimental biologists and clinicians to design studies and interpret results.
• Contribute to the development of novel algorithms and computational tools for genomic data analysis.
• Present research findings at internal meetings and scientific conferences, and contribute to manuscript preparation.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in bioinformatics or computational genomics, with a strong focus on analyzing large-scale datasets.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or R, and experience with bioinformatics software packages and databases.
• Hands-on experience with NGS data analysis, including variant calling, annotation, and differential gene expression analysis.
• Solid understanding of statistical genetics principles and machine learning techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment in our Birmingham facility.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive bonus scheme.
• Comprehensive private medical insurance.
• Pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Access to advanced computational resources and opportunities for continuous learning in genomics research.