Global Head of Bioinformatics & AI Training

EMBL-EBI - European Bioinformatics Institute; Hinxton; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

EMBL-EBI - European Bioinformatics Institute in Hinxton, United Kingdom, invites applications for Head of EMBL-EBI Training. The role leads a world‑class training programme, steering strategy, innovation, and delivery across a globally connected community of researchers.

Reporting lines include EICAT leadership and EMBL-EBI Knowledge Management. You will drive open, FAIR, inclusive training at scale, coordinating with ELIXIR, EOSC, UNESCO, and other international partners while managing a

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent) in life sciences, engineering, or related field.
• At least five years’ experience in advanced scientific or technical training leadership.
• Strong track record delivering high-quality training across academia, industry, government, and public sector.
• Experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Success in securing external funding.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Collaborative, collegial style with ability to inspire teams through change.

Responsibilities

• Strategic direction: develop long-term strategy for EMBL-EBI training portfolio.
• Programme innovation: identify AI/data-science opportunities and keep training at the forefront.
• Team leadership: grow and support the EMBL-EBI Training team with a service orientation.
• Stakeholder engagement: build relationships across EMBL-EBI, ELIXIR, and global partners.
• Global capacity building: strengthen EMBL’s role in international training initiatives.
• Operational excellence: oversee external training portfolio and events.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Team management

Communication

Education

PhD or equivalent

Tools

Learning management systems

Job description

EMBL-EBI - European Bioinformatics Institute in Hinxton, United Kingdom, invites applications for Head of EMBL-EBI Training. The role leads a world‑class training programme, steering strategy, innovation, and delivery across a globally connected community of researchers.

Reporting lines include EICAT leadership and EMBL-EBI Knowledge Management. You will drive open, FAIR, inclusive training at scale, coordinating with ELIXIR, EOSC, UNESCO, and other international partners while managing a