Bioinformatician

University of Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Scottish university is seeking an experienced bioinformatician to lead data analysis for a project focused on Huntington disease. You will join a research team to provide molecular and genetic expertise, contribute to publications, and manage complex projects. The ideal candidate has a strong background in bioinformatics and a passion for scientific research. Competitive salary range from £33,951 to £46,049 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in bioinformatics or data analysis.
• Ability to manage complex projects.
• Strong communication skills for research reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise to the research team.
• Contribute to research reports and publications.
• Help manage and direct the project.

Skills

Data analysis expertise

Molecular biological knowledge

Genetic analysis

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced bioinformatician to make a leading data analysis and/or bioinformatic contribution to the project “Somatic instability in Huntington disease” working with Professor Darren Monckton.

Our team uses targeted and whole genome sequencing of large patient cohorts, combined with other molecular and clinical data, to understand the genome-wide genetic variants of Huntington disease onset, severity and progression, with a particular focus on the role of somatic repeat expansion. These efforts are aimed at defining therapeutic targets and molecular biomarkers.

Responsibilities

• Join an ongoing research program to provide molecular biological, genetic, and data analysis expertise to the research team.
• Contribute to formulation and submission of research reports, publications, and research proposals.
• Help manage and direct this complex and challenging project as opportunities allow.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will join an ongoing research program to provide molecular biological, genetic, and data analysis expertise to the research team. You will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research reports, publications, and research proposals, as well as help manage and direct this complex and challenging project as opportunities allow.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community.

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Grade 6/7, £33,951 - £37,694 / £41,064 - £46,049 per annum