Computational Biologist/Bioinformatician

We have an exciting opportunity for a Computational Biologist/Bioinformatician to join the Bioinformatics group at the School of Infection and Immunity, MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR), to carry out research on virus evolution and variant-effect prediction, working with the bioinformatics team and Dr. Chris Illingworth on hospital outbreak data.

The post will involve using computational and bioinformatics methods to assess mutation effects in the context of protein structure and phenotypic properties for virus genome datasets of relevance to strategic priorities of the CVR. The part of the project with Dr Illingworth will involve the processing of data from simulated hospital outbreaks, evaluating potential strategies for using viral genome sequence data to inform infection prevention and control decisions.

The post is suited to a motivated individual preferably with a Masters and or PhD level training in a relevant field, driven by scientific curiosity.

The successful candidate will have a track record in data integration and analysis with an excellent understanding of computational biology, bioinformatics and statistics. Experience with genomics data, protein structure, virology, evolutionary research or modelling would be a distinct advantage.

MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR) (bioinformatics.cvr.ac.uk)

This position is full time and has funding until 30^th June 2027.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr. Chris Illingworth, Christopher.Illingworth@glasgow.ac.uk

or Professor David L Robertson, David.l.robertson@glasgow.ac.uk

For the full job description and to apply online: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/computational-biologist-slash-bioinformatician?source=gla.ac.uk

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity

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