Bioinformatician

Corriculo Ltd; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AgriTech start-up in Abingdon seeks a Bioinformatician to join its R&D team. This role focuses on designing NGS pipelines for non-model species, utilizing cutting-edge technologies like AI. Candidates should possess a PhD and experience with Python and data analysis tools, contributing to innovative agricultural solutions.

Benefits

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Private Medical

Qualifications

• Relevant academic or industry experience in Bioinformatics.
• Experience with non-model species is preferred.
• Skills in de novo transcriptome assembly are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimise next-generation sequencing (NGS) pipelines for diverse species.
• Curate and mine large datasets for key traits.
• Work collaboratively with experimental biologists.

Skills

Python

NGS pipeline design

Machine Learning

Artificial Intelligence

Data mining

Education

PhD in Bioinformatics, Genomics, Plant Science, or related field

Tools

SciPy

Pytorch

NumPy

Pandas

Job description

My client, a cutting-edge start-up within the AgriTech space, is seeking a Bioinformatician with experience in designing and developing NGS pipelines for the analysis of non-model species to join their growing R&D team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on breakthrough innovations that aim to transform global agriculture through data-driven insight.

As the Bioinformatician you’ll play a critical role in building and optimising next-generation sequencing (NGS) pipelines for diverse, non-model plant species. You’ll curate and mine large datasets to identify key traits that can drive the development of high-performing, climate-resilient crops. You’ll also have the opportunity to apply cutting-edge tools such as machine learning and AI and work collaboratively with experimental biologists to turn genomic insights into real-world agricultural impact.

The Company
This dynamic and well-funded Oxford University spin-out is developing pioneering genetic technologies that tap into nature’s wild innovations to strengthen the world’s key crops. With significant backing and an ambitious roadmap, this team is set to make a global impact on farming, food security, and climate resilience.

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• Private Medical

What’s required of the Plant Scientist?

• A PhD in Bioinformaticians, Genomics, Plant Science, or a related field, with relevant academic or industry experience
• Experience designing and developing NGS pipelines for the analysis of non-model species, if this has been within plants even better
• Ideally experience with de novo transcriptome assembly, Machine Learning and/or Artificial Intelligence, or experience mining genomic data
• Experience with Python and libraries such as SciPy, Pytorch, NumPy, Pandas etc.

What Next?
If you’d like to hear more about this exciting Bioinformatician position, just give me a call or drop me an email, I’d love to chat! If you’re ready to apply, please submit your CV today.

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