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Bioinformatician (Genome Centre)

Queen Mary University of London - Blizard Institute

Location: London
Salary: £38,165 to £44,722 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 22nd August 2024
Closes: 19th September 2024
Job Ref: 3282
 

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for a Bioinformatician to join the QMUL Genome Centre, a dynamic core facility providing genetics and genomics expertise to researchers with a huge diversity of interests.  Projects range from naked mole rat genetics, through the genomics of immunobiology, to single cell analysis of tumour progression.  Our growth areas are single cell (RNAseq and epigenomics), spatial genomics, genetics, transcriptomics, and epigenomics. The post holder will contribute to data analysis and will lead on implementing novel analysis tools within the group

About You

The successful applicant will have a meticulous eye for detail, a knack for rapid troubleshooting, and a proven track record of bioinformatics analysis. The appointee will have strong interpersonal skills as interaction with a range of clients and collaborators is a key part of the post. An understanding of genomics is important but extensive training in specific applications will be available and self-directed learning encouraged.  The post holder will have a minimum of a first or second class degree in a relevant discipline but an advanced degree would be a significant advantage.

About the Faculty/Institute

The Blizard Institute was established in 2003 and is one of the largest of six Institutes within the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at Queen Mary University of London. The Institute comprises approximately 400 staff based in four academic Centres and one Public Engagement Centre and supports a combined total of c750 postgraduate research and taught students. The Institute aims to deliver excellence in all aspects of research, teaching, and clinical service.

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable. Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers. We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities.

The post is based at the Whitechapel Campus in London. It is a full time (35 hours per week) indefinite appointment, with an expected start date of November 2024. The starting salary will be Grade 4 in the range of £38,165-£44,722 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

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