Deep Learning AI Engineer / Bioinformatics - Expression of Interest

Illumina, Inc; Hartford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading genomics technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced computational scientist to develop novel algorithms for deciphering genetic variants. The ideal candidate holds an MD or PhD in a relevant field and possesses strong analytical and communication skills. The position involves collaboration with academic and industry partners, along with publishing key research findings. Competitive applicants should have expertise in deep learning and statistics.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and high degree of initiative.
• Ability to present complex scientific ideas to diverse audiences.
• Successful delivery of complex scientific projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of novel algorithms for deciphering the human genetic code.
• Lead scientific collaborations with academic and industry partners.
• Publish research results in peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Deep learning

Statistics

Genomics

Communication skills

Education

MD or PhD in computer science, genetics, computational biology, or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of novel algorithms for deciphering the human genetic code, diagnosing pathogenic genetic variants by combining information from detailed clinical phenotypes, medical records, and genomic data.
• Lead scientific collaborations with Illumina's academic, nonprofit, and industry partners, and lead a multidisciplinary team focused on achieving these aims.
• Publish and disseminate methods and findings and incorporate them into software products to the benefit of the wider genetics community.
• Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs. A key objective is to publish research results in peer‑reviewed journals to improve the accuracy, throughput, and reproducibility of genome interpretation, thereby removing barriers to clinical adoption of whole genome sequencing. In addition to strong analytical skills, this position will require a high degree of initiative, autonomy, and scientific collaboration. Expert in deep learning, statistics, and genomics.
• Possesses strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex scientific ideas to clinical, scientific, and industry audiences.
• Be willing to work in a fast‑paced, competitive environment, and hold a strong record of successful delivery of complex scientific projects and publications under tight timelines.

Qualifications

All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities. Preferred Experience/Education/Skills: MD or PhD in computer science, genetics, computational biology, or related field.

About Illumina

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 early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options. 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. 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 by Illumina in collaboration with our partners worldwide represents a major opportunity to develop novel data‑driven and artificial‑intelligence methods to extract clinically actionable information from the genome and apply it toward improving human health. To accelerate the adoption of clinical sequencing, Illumina is seeking expression of interests from world‑class computational scientists to work on the development of novel deep learning algorithms for deciphering the effects of genetic variants in the human genome. Major aims would include modeling the effects of genetic variants on protein function, transcriptional regulation, and diagnosis of pathogenic variants in patients with cancer or rare genetic diseases.