Remote Freelance Bioinformatics & ML Researcher

Barrington James; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading disease prediction company in the UK seeks a Freelance Bioinformatics / ML Researcher to support innovative research in disease prediction through polygenic risk scoring. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in bioinformatics or related fields, with expertise in computational and statistical methods. This role offers the flexibility of working hours and fully remote opportunities, enabling you to contribute effectively from anywhere.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Fully remote work

Qualifications

• Experience with large bio-bank scale datasets.
• Knowledge of PRS, statistical genetics, and disease risk modelling.
• Familiarity with scientific validation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the CTO and Lead Data Scientist on impactful research.
• Develop and validate polygenic risk scoring methods.
• Refine statistical and computational models.

Skills

Computational skills

Statistical skills

Python programming

Rust programming

AWS/cloud workflows

Education

Post-doctoral / PhD

Job description

A leading disease prediction company in the UK seeks a Freelance Bioinformatics / ML Researcher to support innovative research in disease prediction through polygenic risk scoring. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in bioinformatics or related fields, with expertise in computational and statistical methods. This role offers the flexibility of working hours and fully remote opportunities, enabling you to contribute effectively from anywhere.