12877 - IRR Research Data Analyst

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Edinburgh is seeking a Bioinformatician to join their developing section within the new Single Cell and Spatial Biology Facility. The role involves managing bioinformatics projects, training researchers, and requires expertise in bioinformatics tools. Candidates should have a master's degree in bioinformatics or a related field and relevant experience. The position can accommodate part-time or flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate in biological sciences and master’s in bioinformatics.
• Experience as a Bioinformatician in single cell/nuclei RNAseq analysis.
• Experience teaching bioinformatics.

Responsibilities

• Managing analysis of bioinformatics projects.
• Training researchers in bioinformatic techniques.
• Creating an Institute-wide bioinformatics resource.

Skills

Bioinformatics expertise

Teamwork

Cell biology knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s in bioinformatics or related field

Undergraduate in biological sciences

Tools

CellRanger

Seurat

Bioconductor packages

Velocyto

ShinyCell

Job description

Grade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum

CMVM / Institute for Regeneration and Repair

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 [e-mail] or Nadine Bestard Cuche [e-mail]