Research Technician in bioinformatics - 0505-25

Lancaster University; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is seeking a Research Technician in bioinformatics to develop and implement data analysis pipelines for omics data. This role involves international collaboration and offers the opportunity to build a research network while contributing to an important project on the gut-brain axis. Candidates should have a postgraduate degree, experience in omics pipelines, and proficiency in R and Python.

Benefits

Supportive and flexible work environment

Commitment to gender equality and diversity

Opportunity for international collaboration

Qualifications

• Develop and implement data analysis pipelines for omics data.
• Analyze datasets acquired during the project.
• Collaboration with international researchers.

Responsibilities

• Join a collaborative project studying the gut-brain axis.
• Work with researchers from the UK, France, Germany, and the USA.
• Build a research network and develop independence.

Skills

Experience with omics pipelines

Proficiency in R

Proficiency in Python

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Education

Postgraduate degree in a relevant field

Job description

Research Technician in bioinformatics - 0505-25, Lancaster

Client:

Lancaster University

Location:

Lancaster, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

68e1617c87dc

Job Views:

16

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

The Benedetto lab at Lancaster University is seeking a bioinformatician or computer scientist to join a collaborative project studying how the gut-brain axis influences gut bacterium effects on host thermotolerance in ectotherms. The role involves developing and implementing data analysis pipelines for omics data, including metagenomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, and metabolic modelling, and analyzing datasets acquired during the project.

The project is funded by the BBSRC for 33 months and involves collaboration across multiple countries. The successful candidate will work with researchers in the UK, France, Germany, and the USA, providing an excellent opportunity to build a research network and develop independence.

Qualifications include a postgraduate degree in a relevant field, experience with omics pipelines, proficiency in R and Python, and strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Willingness to travel for collaboration is required. The lab promotes a supportive, flexible, and inclusive work environment, with a commitment to gender equality and diversity.