Bioinformatician

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is seeking a Core Facility Bioinformatician to provide bioinformatics expertise. The role involves working with diverse research teams to analyze large-scale omics datasets and develop computational workflows. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a relevant discipline and experience in computational biology. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and the possibility of hybrid working.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Competitive pension schemes

Staff discounts

Family-friendly initiatives

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant discipline or near completion.
• Experience generating insights into human or medical genomics.
• Ability to manage multiple research projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide bioinformatics expertise across research teams.
• Develop computational workflows and analyze datasets.
• Deliver insights to drive biomedical discoveries.

Skills

Research experience in computational biology

Project management skills

Experience in analyzing high throughput biological datasets

Education

PhD in Biology, Bioinformatics, Statistics, or related discipline

Job description

Grade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum, pro rata if part time

CMVM / Institute of Genetics and Cancer

Full time: 35 hours per week

Open ended: permanent

The Opportunity

The Core Facility Bioinformatician will provide bioinformatics expertise and support to researchers across the institute. As a member of the established IGC Bioinformatics Analysis Core (BAC), the role involves working collaboratively with diverse research teams to develop computational workflows, analyze large-scale omics datasets, and deliver high-quality insights that drive cutting-edge biomedical discoveries.

As a Core Facility Bioinformatician, this role will play a pivotal role in enabling ground breaking research at the IGC. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of computational and experimental science, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to address fundamental questions in genetics and disease.

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.

The salary for this post is £41,064 to £48,822 per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success

• PhD in Biology, Bioinformatics, Statistics, Computer Science (or near completion) or a closely related discipline.
• Research experience in computational biology, particularly projects generating novel insights into human or medical genomics.
• Demonstrable skills in project management, in particular the management of multiple projects concurrently.
• Experience in the analysis of high throughput biological datasets.

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Application Information

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

• CV
• Cover letter

Any informal queries can be sent to Dr Jing Su, Bioinformatics Analysis Core Manager: [e-mail]

As a valued member of our team you can expect

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Right to work

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant. Please note if the role is offered on a part-time basis, it may result in sponsorship being dependant on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant or the role no longer meeting the Home Office’s criteria for sponsorship.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 13 October 2025.

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