Senior Bioinformatician: Single-Cell & Spatial Multi-omics AI

University of Oxford, Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed research institution is seeking a Senior Bioinformatician specializing in Single-cell/Spatial Multi-omics and Machine Learning/AI. This role involves analyzing large-scale datasets, developing computational pipelines, and collaborating with academic and industry partners. Ideal candidates will have a PhD/DPhil with a strong computational focus, expertise in bioinformatics, and proficiency in Python. This is a full-time, fixed-term position for three years, offering the opportunity to contribute to innovative drug therapies.

Qualifications

• PhD/DPhil with significant computational and/or statistical element or comparable industrial research experience.
• Expertise in bioinformatics analysis of omics datasets.
• Experience applying ML/AI methods and knowledge of Python programming.
• Experience developing computational methods for omics data analysis.
• Knowledge of another relevant programming language (e.g., R) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead management and analysis of large-scale datasets for GSK-Oxford.
• Develop and maintain computational pipelines for omics analysis.
• Implement/develop ML/AI approaches for key questions.
• Develop new methodologies for integration of omics data.
• Work closely with partners to address scientific hypotheses.
• Provide bioinformatics input into grant proposals.

Skills

Bioinformatics analysis of omics datasets

Machine learning/AI methods

Python programming

Computational methods for omics data analysis

Education

PhD/DPhil with computational/statistical focus or industrial experience

Tools

R programming

Job description

An esteemed research institution is seeking a Senior Bioinformatician specializing in Single-cell/Spatial Multi-omics and Machine Learning/AI. This role involves analyzing large-scale datasets, developing computational pipelines, and collaborating with academic and industry partners. Ideal candidates will have a PhD/DPhil with a strong computational focus, expertise in bioinformatics, and proficiency in Python. This is a full-time, fixed-term position for three years, offering the opportunity to contribute to innovative drug therapies.