Deep Learning AI Engineer / Bioinformatics - Expression of Interest

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

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Deep Learning AI Engineer / Bioinformatics - Expression of Interest, Cambridge

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Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity? At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world-changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Expression of Interest for future opportunities in Deep Learning AI Bioinformatics

Our Deep Learning, Research and Development Team will be growing in 2024, and we invite those with exceptional deep learning, AI, and bioinformatics skills to apply as an expression of interest for future opportunities to work on developing novel deep learning algorithms for deciphering the effects of genetic variants in the human genome.

Based in the UK, Cambridge, Hub and Hybrid, onsite or Remote

Position Summary:

Hundreds of millions of human genomes and exomes are expected to be sequenced over the next decade, driven by steady innovations in sequencing technologies pioneered by Illumina. The enormous quantities of genomic data being generated represent a major opportunity to develop novel data-driven and AI methods to extract clinically actionable information from the genome, and apply it towards improving human health.

To accelerate clinical sequencing adoption, Illumina is recruiting a world-class computational scientist to develop novel deep learning algorithms for deciphering the effects of genetic variants in the human genome. Major aims include modeling the effects of genetic variants on protein function, transcriptional regulation, and diagnosing pathogenic variants in patients with cancer or rare genetic diseases.

A key objective is to publish research results in peer-reviewed journals to improve accuracy, throughput, and reproducibility of genome interpretation, thereby removing barriers to clinical adoption of whole genome sequencing. This position requires strong analytical skills, initiative, autonomy, and scientific collaboration.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Lead the development of novel algorithms for deciphering the human genetic code, diagnosing pathogenic genetic variants by integrating clinical phenotypes, medical records, and genomic data.
2. Lead scientific collaborations with Illumina’s academic, nonprofit, and industry partners, and oversee a multidisciplinary team focused on these aims.
3. Publish and disseminate methods and findings, and incorporate them into software products for the wider genetics community.
4. Perform additional duties as required due to business needs.

Position Requirements:

1. Expertise in deep learning, statistics, and genomics.
2. Strong communication skills to present complex scientific ideas to diverse audiences.
3. Willingness to work in a fast-paced, competitive environment, with a proven record of delivering complex scientific projects and publications under tight deadlines.

All listed requirements are essential, but reasonable accommodations may be provided for additional tasks and responsibilities due to business conditions.

Preferred Experience/Education/Skills:

MD or PhD in computer science, genetics, computational biology, or related fields.

Please note this is an expression of interest for future roles in this team for potential start dates throughout 2024/2025.

Illumina is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applicants regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, or genetic information.