IRR Research Data Analyst

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: 3 years

The Opportunity:

This post will be part of a new developing section within our Single Cell and Spatial Biology Facility, joining our current bioinformatician in creating an Institute-wide bioinformatics resource, managing the analysis of bioinformatics projects and training researchers in bioinformatic techniques.  Teamwork is essential for success in this role and an ability to adapt and apply new knowledge in this evolving area of data analysis.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working. 

Your skills and attributes for success: 

• Undergraduate in biological sciences and master’s in bioinformatics 
  Or  Undergraduate in bioinformatics-related sciences and masters/experience in biology  
  Or  Relevant work experience in progressively more demanding roles.
   
• Experience working as Bioinformatician in single cell/nuclei RNAseq analysis with experience in using the tools  such as CellRanger, Seurat, Bioconductor packages, Velocyto, ShinyCell etc
• Experience of teaching bioinformatics 
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge in cell biology
• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills 

The post will be based within the single-cell multiomics facility, part of the Institute for Regeneration and Repair, University of Edinburgh: www.ed.ac.uk/regeneration-repair 

For further information, please contact Anna Williams at anna.williams@ed.ac.uk or Nadine Bestard Cuche nadine.bestard@ed.ac.uk

Apply Before:04/09/2025, 23:59 

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