Genomics Bioinformatician (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Family-friendly policies

Pension scheme (14.5% employer) 

41 days’ annual leave

Job summary

University of Cambridge is seeking a Genomics Bioinformatician to lead a small data-requests sub team. You will provide genomic data and define cohorts based on profiles, enabling translational research and collaboration with the Cambridge Service for Data Driven Discovery (CSD3).

The role requires Linux/UNIX, HPC, scripting, and experience with bioinformatics tools and database management. Hybrid working and a fixed-term contract through 31 March 2028 are available.

Qualifications

• Good all-round informatics skills in LINUX/UNIX, HPC, data management, scripting (python, R, Bash) and version control (Git).
• Experience of team or project management, including initiative and delivery.
• Excellent time-management skills with ability to work to deadlines.
• Experience of Cohorts and Biobanks

Responsibilities

• Manage a small sub team in charge of fulfilling data requests by providing genomic data and/or defining cohorts based on genomic profiles.
• Contribute to other activities of the Bioinformatics team as needed.
• Oversee data sets moving from local data stores to cloud-based environments (AWS) and integration with a bioinformatics platform.

Skills

Linux/UNIX

HPC

Data management

Scripting (Python, R, Bash)

Git

Team management

Time management

Cohorts and Biobanks

Tools

Programming

Bioinformatics tools

Database management

Job description

Do you have great computational, analytical and organisational skills? Interested in a role which is contributing to changing lives for the better? Looking for your next challenge?We are recruiting a Genomics Bioinformatician who has formal bioinformatics and programming experience or training. You will need to be familiar with statistical analysis and data visualisation techniques and have the ability to manage and organise the priorities of a small team to succeed in this role.About NIHR BioResource:Our mission is to facilitate human health research and its transformation into medical practice.NIHR BioResource is a unique and powerful resource for studying disease mechanisms and for investigating the links between genes, the environment, health and disease, enabling scientific discoveries as well as facilitating translational medicine for the benefit of patients.Further details on the NIHR BioResource, including some of our COVID-19 research studies, can be found on our website https://bioresource.nihr.ac.uk.About the job:The post holder will manage a small sub team in charge of fulfilling data requests, by providing genomic data and/or defining cohorts based on genomic profiles. NIHR BioResource aims to substantially increase the number of research studies it supports, by adopting new tools and opening this position. The data sets are currently hosted at the University's Cambridge Service for Data Driven Discovery (CSD3) but will soon be migrated to the public cloud (AWS) and integrated in a commercial bioinformatics platform that includes a variant database and a Secure Desktop Environment (SDE) for data sharing. The post holder is also expected to contribute when needed to other activities of the Bioinformatics team.The post requires proficiency in programming, bioinformatics tools, and database management. Collaborative and detail-oriented approach essential. The postholder will ideally have experience in bioinformatics, computational genomics, software development, rare or complex disorder genetics and have a keen interest in translational research.About you:Ideally, you will have:Good all-round informatics skills in LINUX/UNIX, HPC, data management, scripting (python, R, Bash) and version control (Git)Experience of team or project management, including initiative and deliveryExcellent time-management skills with ability to work to deadlinesExperience of Cohorts and BiobanksWhat we offer:The University offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, family friendly policies, an attractive pension scheme (employer's contribution is 14.5%). and 41 days' annual holiday (inclusive of public holidays). We encourage career development by providing extensive training & development opportunities.This appointment is full-time, 37 hours per week; part-time to 80% will be considered. Work / life balance is important, and we are open to discussion on flexible working, including hybrid working.The post is available on a fixed-term basis until 31 March 2028 in the first instance. NIHR BioResource is funded by the National Institute for Health & Care Research (NIHR) on a 4-year funding cycle.Our offices are on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus CB2 0QQ (approximately 2 miles south of the city centre).See the Further Information link below for full details and Person Specification.This appointment requires a Research Passport application.We encourage informal queries about the job or the application process - please contact Stephane Ballereau, Lead Bioinformatician, [e-mail] to apply:Closing date: 3 weeks from AdvertInterview date: w/c 30th November 2026Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.Please quote reference RB51512 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.Apply online