Senior Data Scientist - COSMIC - Cancer Research

Technical Skills:

• PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or Statistics 
• Experience with identifying meaningful associations, trends and patterns in complex datasets 
• Experience in database interrogation and use of analytic tools 
• Substantial knowledge of at least one programming language 
• Experience with visualising complex datasets 
• Understanding biological principles of the flow of genetic information 

Behavioural Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Self-motivated, able to work on your own and organise your own workload 
• Demonstrated ability to independently run a data science project 
• Excellent communication and effective team-working skills 
• Demonstrated ability to write documentation or publications in English 

Please apply with your CV and a Cover Letter outlining how you meet the criteria set out above and in the job description.

Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis and the role may close early if a successful appointment is made.

The Wellcome Sanger Institute is a world leading genomics research centre. Our findings are used to improve health and to understand life on Earth.

Our benefits:

There’s an attractive benefits package on offer at the Wellcome Genome Campus. We appreciate the importance of achieving work-life balance and support this with a number of family and carer-friendly policies. Plus a flexible working policy for those who may wish to amend their working pattern or arrangement.
As well as the usual benefits you would expect, we go much further:

• 25 days annual leave (extra 1 day to a maximum of 30 days for every year you work)
• Auto-enrolment into a generous Group Defined Contribution Pension Scheme, with enhanced company contribution (for more information, see our Pensions page)
• Up to 2 days annual paid volunteering leave
• Up to 10 days paid Emergency Carers Leave per year
• Family friendly environment including options for flexible and part-time working, an on-site Workplace Nursery salary Sacrifice Schemes for pre-school children and Summer holiday club
• Life Assurance is accessible on day 1 for all 
• Group Income Protection Scheme (if on a contract exceeding 12 months)
• Enhanced maternity, parental and adoption leave
• Access to substantial number of courses and training events onsite
• Private Healthcare Scheme 
• Eyecare and Dental payment plans
• Concessions and discounts from our corporate perks site

Being part of the Wellcome Genome Campus you will be part of the beautiful working environment with an impressive range of benefits, services and facilities also including:

• Free bus service to and from Campus, covering various routes around Cambridge, Saffron Walden and surrounding villages
• A car-share initiative
• Free parking
• A number of on-site venues where you can meet, eat and socialise with colleagues
• A thriving Sports and Social Club which provides members with subsidised access to a gym, tennis courts, sports hall, fitness classes and a vibrant social calendar of events

In 2020 we were awarded an Athena SWAN Silver Award. We will consider all individuals without discrimination and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, where everyone can thrive.