Bioinformatician

Contract: 36 months, full-time

Location: John Innes Centre, Norwich, UK 

Are you a bioinformatician who has always found the most satisfaction in collaborations and side-projects that support colleagues? Then this could be the right role for you. 

We are seeking a bioinformatician to join the Informatics Platform at the John Innes Centre (JIC). This position is ideal for an early-career researcher with experience in bioinformatics - for example, someone who has recently completed a PhD or postdoctoral position with a strong computational component. You will be proficient in at least one programming language and have a genuine passion for science. 

The successful applicant will become part of the JIC scientific community and contribute to a range of cutting-edge research projects. The role involves hands-on project work, supporting and training staff and students in bioinformatics, and helping to manage and analyse the large datasets generated by our experiments. 

We are looking for someone who enjoys interacting with colleagues and thrives in a collaborative, diverse working environment. 

About the John Innes Centre: 

The John Innes Centre is an independent, international centre of excellence in plant and microbial sciences. We nurture a creative, curiosity-led approach to answering fundamental questions in bioscience, and translate that knowledge into societal benefits. Our strategic vision, Healthy Plants, Healthy People, Healthy Planet, sets out our ambitious long-term goals for the game changing impact of our science globally.  

Our employees enjoy access to state-of-the-art technology and a diverse range of specialist training opportunities, including support for leadership and management. Click here to find out more about working at the John Innes Centre. 

About the Informatics Platform: 

JIC Informatics is a Technology Platform delivering bioinformatics and scientific computing expertise to the John Innes Centre and the wider scientific community. We collaborate on research projects, support staff and students through hands-on project work and individual training, and offer a bioinformatics training programme for scientists at all levels. Through this work, we aim to strengthen bioinformatics and data management practices across JIC and empower research groups to work independently. 

Additional information: 

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website via the 'Apply' button above, or contact the Human Resources team on 01603 450814 or nbi.recruitment@nbi.ac.uk quoting reference 1006035. 

This role meets the criteria for a visa application, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Please contact the Human Resources Team if you have any questions regarding your application or visa options. 

We are an equal opportunities employer, actively supporting inclusivity and diversity.  As a Disability Confident organisation, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy. We are proud to hold a prestigious Gold Athena SWAN award in recognition of our inclusive culture, commitment and good practices towards advancing of gender equality. We offer an exciting, stimulating, diverse research environment and actively promote a family friendly workplace. The Institute is also a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme. 

The John Innes Centre is a registered charity (No. 223852) grant-aided by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council.

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