Bioinformatics Data Engineer - Grade 7

The groups of Andy Jones and Dan Rigden at the University of Liverpool are recruiting a Bioinformatics Data Engineer for the BBSRC-funded project “Integrated bioinformatics resources for fungal and oomycete pathogens of plants”.

We are seeking a highly skilled bioinformatician/coder to assist in the annotation and integration of genomes. Responsibilities include executing and improving annotation pipelines, assessing AI-driven methods, and loading data into the Ensembl/VEuPathDB platforms.

The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary, international team dedicated to making data FAIR. This is a three-year contract in the first instance, hybrid working options are available

This role is eligible for sponsorship under the skilled worker route.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

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