Pathogen Genomic Epidemiology Data Scientist

Ellison Institute of Technology; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in Oxford is seeking a Data Scientist in Genomic Epidemiology to support the Pathogen Programme. The successful candidate will collaborate with teams to analyze genomic data for public health applications, contribute to software development, and present findings at international conferences. An ideal candidate will have a strong background in infectious disease epidemiology, be proficient in research software development, and have experience working with genomic data. This role offers a collaborative work environment and opportunities for innovation.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday pay

Pension

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance

Hospital Cash Plan

Therapy Services

Perk Box

Electrical Car Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong background in population-scale infectious disease genomic epidemiology.
• Experience managing genomic data and conducting complex analyses.
• Knowledge of software development best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop methods for analyzing genomic data for public health.
• Collaborate with teams to create integrated software solutions.
• Present research findings at conferences and publish results.

Skills

Infectious disease epidemiology

Research software development

Statistical methods

Machine learning

Collaboration

Education

PhD in relevant field

Tools

Oxford Nanopore sequencing technology

Data analysis software

Job description

A leading research institute in Oxford is seeking a Data Scientist in Genomic Epidemiology to support the Pathogen Programme. The successful candidate will collaborate with teams to analyze genomic data for public health applications, contribute to software development, and present findings at international conferences. An ideal candidate will have a strong background in infectious disease epidemiology, be proficient in research software development, and have experience working with genomic data. This role offers a collaborative work environment and opportunities for innovation.