Research Fellow – Bioinformatician (0.2FTE)

The International Centre for Genomic Medicine in Neuromuscular Diseases (ICGNMD) was established in 2019 to understand the worldwide genetic causes of neuromuscular diseases and address the under-representation of people living in low-middle income settings in genetic NMD cohorts. We have created a comprehensive genetic and phenotypic database of participants from around the world, and we connect experts globally to collaborate in NMD diagnosis and research.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated bioinformatician to identify, adapt and implement cutting edge techniques and applications to interrogate short-read, long-read, and transcriptome data. There is also the potential to develop and publish novel analytical approaches. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside clinical experts, bioinformaticians, and basic scientific researchers at a world-leading institution to make a tangible difference to the NMD rare disease community.

The post is available immediately and is funded by the Fidelity Bermuda Foundation for one year in the first instance.

The post is offered part-time at 7.3 hours per week (0.2 Full Time Equivalent).

If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, or have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the Institute of Neurology HR Team (ion.hradmin at ucl.ac.uk).

Application deadline: 23:59, 31 March 2026

To apply, please upload a current CV, complete the online application form, and use the supporting statement section or upload a cover letter to outline how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role. Please do not upload any additional attachments as these will not be considered by the selection panel.

You will hold a PhD in bioinformatics, or have equivalent professional experience, and an understanding of human genetics. Knowledge of DNA and RNA sequencing analysis, of programming languages such as R, Python, or Bash script, and of bioinformatics pipelines for genomic data analysis is essential, as is experience of working with HPC. Excellent data organising skills, oral and written communications skills, problem-solving abilities and time management skills are also a requirement. Experience of working in a research team or in neurodegeneration is desirable.

The post is graded as UCL Grade 7 with salary in the range £9,020.60 - £10,517.20 (i.e., 20% of £45,103 - £52,586) per annum, including London Allowance.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits; visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. 12% of Institute staff are actively working on EDI initiatives; visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ion/equality-diversity-inclusion for more information about what we’re doing. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce; these include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ and gender diverse people in all roles, and women in Grade 9 and 10 roles.

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