Senior Bioinformatician

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Bioinformatician to join their cutting-edge research team based in Plymouth . This role is pivotal in leveraging advanced computational approaches to analyze and interpret complex biological data, including genomics, transcriptomics, and epigenomics. You will be instrumental in developing and applying novel bioinformatic pipelines, contributing to a deeper understanding of biological systems and identifying potential therapeutic targets. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on challenging scientific problems, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of biologists and computational scientists, and contribute to significant discoveries in a beautiful coastal city.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust bioinformatic pipelines for next-generation sequencing data analysis.
• Perform statistical analysis and interpretation of large-scale omics datasets.
• Collaborate with biologists and clinicians to define research questions and design analytical strategies.
• Contribute to the development of predictive models and machine learning applications in biology.
• Present findings to scientific audiences and contribute to publications and grant applications.

Requirements

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in bioinformatics or computational biology.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, R, or Perl.
• Proficiency with standard bioinformatics tools, databases, and algorithms.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms and large-scale data management.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous pension scheme and life assurance.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and conference attendance.
• A vibrant research environment in Plymouth with excellent work-life balance.