Global Plant Genomics & Variation Team Lead

embl; Hinxton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EMBL-EBI’s Plant Genomics and Variation Team seeks a nationally/internationally minded Team Leader to guide Ensembl in plants, invertebrates and genomic variation, and to lead EVA development. You will manage ~15 staff, collaborate across EMBL-EBI and with external partners, and drive strategy and community engagement.

You will contribute to EMBL’s strategy, engage with AgBioData/GA4GH, and lead data resources, tools, and platforms for researchers globally.

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant field or equivalent experience.
• At least 6 years in bioinformatics or genomics applied to plant science.
• Experience with a genomics research community, crops preferred.
• Track record with genetic variation data.
• Experience with big data (gigabyte to terabyte scale).
• Deep knowledge of genome assembly or gene annotation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the team’s budget and coordinate with EMBL’s HR and Grants offices.
• Collaborate with Ensembl Team Leaders and EMBL-EBI staff on integrated data flows.
• Identify funding opportunities and apply for external grants.
• Lead large international consortia and crop community collaborations.
• Present work at international meetings and prepare scientific publications.

Skills

Bioinformatics / Genomics

AI tools

Project management

Staff management

Communication skills

Grant writing

Big data handling

Genome assembly / annotation

Education

PhD in bioinformatics / life sciences / computing / statistics

Tools

Job description

EMBL-EBI’s Plant Genomics and Variation Team seeks a nationally/internationally minded Team Leader to guide Ensembl in plants, invertebrates and genomic variation, and to lead EVA development. You will manage ~15 staff, collaborate across EMBL-EBI and with external partners, and drive strategy and community engagement.

You will contribute to EMBL’s strategy, engage with AgBioData/GA4GH, and lead data resources, tools, and platforms for researchers globally.