Bioinformatics Research Associate: RNAi & Pathogen Modelling

Cardiff University; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

45 days annual leave

Local pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Cardiff University in Cardiff is seeking an outstanding Research Associate in Bioinformatics to join a pioneering programme developing RNAi-based strategies for controlling tree diseases. The role focuses on modelling, RNAi design and pathogen response, with close collaboration across the project team.

You will lead the development of scalable bioinformatic pipelines, perform structural modelling of proteins, assemble and annotate genomes, and curate extensive project data.

Qualifications

• Postdoctoral experience in bioinformatics.
• Experience with RNAi-based technologies.
• Strong modelling and ML skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable bioinformatic pipelines underpinning the project.
• Perform structural modelling of fungal and plant proteins.
• Assemble and annotate fungal genomes.
• Curate and manage large datasets collected within the project.

Skills

RNAi

Modelling

Protein structure prediction

Machine learning

Bioinformatics pipelines

Genomics data curation

Tools

Genome assembly tools

Protein modelling tools

Job description

Cardiff University in Cardiff is seeking an outstanding Research Associate in Bioinformatics to join a pioneering programme developing RNAi-based strategies for controlling tree diseases. The role focuses on modelling, RNAi design and pathogen response, with close collaboration across the project team.

You will lead the development of scalable bioinformatic pipelines, perform structural modelling of proteins, assemble and annotate genomes, and curate extensive project data.