Data Coordinator

Murnen Design; Saffron Walden; Hybrid; GBP 4,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the genomics field is seeking a Coordinator to oversee the incorporation of eukaryotic genome data into Ensembl. This role involves leadership and vision for genome analysis pipelines, requiring extensive knowledge in genome annotation and comparative genomics. Applicants should possess a Master's or PhD and have experience managing teams within international consortia.

Benefits

Monthly family/marriage allowance

Relocation package

Hybrid working arrangements

Private medical insurance

30 days annual leave

On-site nursery and family benefits

Qualifications

• Experience managing medium-sized teams and cross-team coordination.
• Significant experience with international consortia in biodiversity and pangenomics.
• Advanced knowledge of Ensembl APIs and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee incorporation of genome data into Ensembl.
• Ensure efficient processing and release of genomic data.
• Identify barriers to scaling and maximize user impact.

Skills

Leadership

Genome annotation

Comparative genomics

Technical skills in genomics

Cross-team coordination

Communication skills

Education

Master’s or PhD in genetics, genomics, or bioinformatics

Job description

Your role

We are seeking a coordinator to oversee incorporation of the increasingly large volumes of eukaryotic genome data into Ensembl. You will provide leadership and vision for our eukaryotic genome analysis pipelines and have extensive knowledge of genome annotation, comparative genomics, and the Ensembl infrastructure. You will be expected to work closely with all Ensembl teams to ensure data is being processed and released through Ensembl in as efficient a manner as possible, identifying and removing barriers to scaling, and maximising user impact. You will have significant prior experience working within international consortia, where you provide leadership in global consortia in key areas such as biodiversity and pangenomics, and use you network of collaborators to identify major drivers for the future growth of data in Ensembl.

You have

• A Master’s or PhD in genetics, genomics, or bioinformatics.

• Experience managing medium-sized teams, cross-team coordination and working within large international consortia.

• A deep understanding of genome annotation, comparative genomics, and the Ensembl infrastructure.

• Experience managing large genomics projects and balancing service delivery with development capacity.

• Advanced knowledge of Ensembl APIs, schemas, and release processes.

• Strong technical skills in genomics, genome annotation, experimental data types (ONT, Iso-seq, Ribo-seq), and comparative genomics

• A strong network of global collaborators and experience engaging with key stakeholders.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work across multi-institute, remote teams

You may also have

• Experience in grant writing, budgeting and reporting

• Knowledge of pangenomics and its relationship with genome annotation

• Experience with AI-ready data and assessing AI model outputs

• Experience with cloud, hybrid-cloud and containerisation

• Familiarity with event organisation and training delivery

Apply now! Benefits and Contract Information

• Financial incentives: depending on circumstances, monthly family/marriage allowance of £272 monthly child allowance of £328 per child. Non resident allowance up to £556per month. Annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances

• Hybrid working arrangements

• Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover)

• Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition to eight bank holidays

• Relocation package including installation grant (as applicable)

• Campus life: Free shuttle bus to and from work, on-site library, subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)

• Family benefits: On-site nursery, child sick leave, generous parental leave, holiday clubs on campus and monthly family and child allowances

• Contract duration: This position is a 3 year grant based contract

• Salary: Monthly salary starting at£4,716after tax but excl. pension & insurances) + benefits (Total package will be dependent on family circumstances)

• International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Read more on our page for international applicants.

• Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL-EBI, we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women, LGBTQ+ and individuals from all nationalities.

• Job location: This role is based in Hinxton, near Cambridge, UK. You will be required to relocate if you are based overseas and you will receive a generous relocation package to support you.

To apply, please submit a covering letter and CV via our online system. Applications will close on 06/07/2025.