Research Fellow (Bioinformatician)

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 connect experts globally to collaborate in diagnosis and research in NMD. Our aim is to improve international knowledge of the global causes of NMD and increase access to genomic medicine, so more patients’ care can be informed by their genetic data.

ICGNMD-2 will run for three years from March 2026 and 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. While day-to-day engagement will be with UCL colleagues, you will be expected to develop positive working relationships with ICGNMD researchers across the UK and internationally, therefore strong communication and data reporting skills are essential to report findings and their significance.

The post is available from immediately and is funded by the Medical Research Council until 31 January 2029 in the first instance.

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).

Informal enquiries regarding the role can be addressed to Dr Lindsay Wilson, Centre Research Manager (lindsay.wilson at ucl.ac.uk).

Application deadline: 23:59, Monday, 20 April 2026

For a full job description please visit UCL’s online recruitment portal (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs) and search using vacancy reference B02-09995. 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.

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a short, bioinformatics-based exercise and present their results as part of the interview process.

You will have a PhD in bioinformatics, or equivalent skills and experience, an understanding of human genetics, and knowledge of DNA and RNA sequencing analysis. Knowledge of bioinformatics pipelines for genomic data analysis, and of programming languages such as R, Python, or Bash script is essential, as is experience of working with High Performance Computing. Time management skills, the ability to work to strict objectives, and the ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary team are also a requirement.

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.

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