Research Associate in Bioinformatics

Cardiff University; Cardiff; Vor Ort; GBP 42.000 - 47.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

45 days annual leave

Local pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Zusammenfassung

Cardiff University in Cardiff is seeking an outstanding Research Associate in Bioinformatics to join a pioneering programme developing RNAi-based strategies for controlling tree diseases. The role focuses on modelling, RNAi design and pathogen response, with close collaboration across the project team.

You will lead the development of scalable bioinformatic pipelines, perform structural modelling of proteins, assemble and annotate genomes, and curate extensive project data.

Qualifikationen

• Postdoctoral experience in bioinformatics.
• Experience with RNAi-based technologies.
• Strong modelling and ML skills.

Aufgaben

• Develop scalable bioinformatic pipelines underpinning the project.
• Perform structural modelling of fungal and plant proteins.
• Assemble and annotate fungal genomes.
• Curate and manage large datasets collected within the project.

Kenntnisse

RNAi

Modelling

Protein structure prediction

Machine learning

Bioinformatics pipelines

Genomics data curation

Tools

Genome assembly tools

Protein modelling tools

Jobbeschreibung

Job Advert

Research Associate in Bioinformatics

School of Bioscences

Apply computational biology to combat emerging tree diseases.

The fungal ecology research group at is seeking an outstanding and highly motivated postdoctoral research associate in bioinformatics to join a pioneering programme developing RNAi-based technologies for controlling tree diseases. The project will use advanced modelling, protein structure prediction and machine learning to design highly specific RNA‑based control strategies.

Working closely with closely with other members of the project team, you will lead contribute to the development of scalable bioinformatic pipelines underpinning the project's accelerated pathogen‑response framework. The post-holder will be responsible for structural modelling of fungal and plant proteins, assembling and annotating fungal genomes, and curating and managing the extensive data collected within the project.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and can be directed, in the first instance, to Sarah Christofides ([e-mail]).

The position is full time (35 hours per week), available immediately and is fixed term until 31st August 2028. Salary: £41,885 – £46,970 per annum (Grade 6). Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.

Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays), local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments within the pay scale, and more. It's an exciting and vibrant place to work with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter.

Date advert posted: Monday, 09 November 2026

Closing date: Monday, 23 November 2026

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We especially welcome and encourage applications from those from under‑represented groups within the University workforce, such as those who identify as LGBT +, Ethnic Minority or those with disabilities.

Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at Responsible research assessment – Research – Cardiff University. Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Hysbyseb Swydd

Cydymaith Ymchwil Biowybodeg

Ysgol y Biowyddorau

Cymhwyso bioleg gyfrifiadurol i fynd i’r afael â chlefydau coed sy’n dod i'r amlwg.

Mae'r grŵp ymchwil ecoleg ffwngaidd yn chwilio am gydymaith ymchwil ôl-ddoethurol rhagorol a llawn cymhelliant ym maes biowybodeg i ymuno â rhaglen arloesol sy’n datblygu technolegau sy’n seiliedig ar RNAi ar gyfer rheoli clefydau coed. Bydd y prosiect yn defnyddio modelu uwch, rhagfynegi strwythur protein a dysgu peirianyddol i ddylunio strategaethau rheoli penodol iawn sy’n seiliedig ar RNA.

Gan weithio’n agos gydag aelodau eraill o dîm y prosiect, byddwch yn cyfrannu at ddatblygiad piblinellau biowybodeg graddadwy sy’n sail i fframwaith ymateb i bathogenau carlam y prosiect. Bydd deiliad y swydd yn gyfrifol am fodelu strwythurol o broteinau ffwngaidd a phlanhigion, cydosod ac anodi genomau ffwngaidd, a churadu a rheoli’r data helaeth a gesglir yn y prosiect.

Croesewir ymholiadau anffurfiol a gellir eu cyfeirio, i ddechrau, at Sarah Christofides ([e-mail]).

Swydd amser llawn (35 awr yr wythnos) yw hon, sydd ar gael ar unwaith ac am gyfnod penodol tan 31 Awst 2028. Cyflog: £41,885 – £46,970 y flwyddyn (Gradd 6). Ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd, bydd unigolion fel arfer yn dechrau ar waelod y raddfa gyflog, ac eithrio o dan amgylchiadau eithriadol.

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Dyddiad hysbysebu: Dydd Llun, 09 Tachwedd 2026

Dyddiad cau: Dydd Llun, 23 Tachwedd 2026

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