User Experience (UX) Designer . EMBL-EBI

Hard Problems; Hinxton; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

30 days annual leave

On-site gym

Job summary

EMBL-EBI in Hinxton, UK is seeking a UX Designer to join the Digital Experience (DX) team for a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover. You will lead the full design lifecycle from research through prototyping and delivery, shaping accessible, data-rich experiences.

The role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, strong UX/product design background, and a portfolio demonstrating user research and prototyping. Hybrid working from Hinxton campus with relocation not provided.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in UX or product design.
• A portfolio demonstrating user research, interaction design and prototyping.
• Experience planning and conducting user research and usability testing.
• Strong skills in Figma or comparable tools.
• Knowledge of accessibility and WCAG standards.
• Clear communication and collaboration with technical and non-technical colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct user interviews, usability tests, workshops and feedback sessions.
• Turn qualitative and quantitative evidence into insights and priorities.
• Create user flows, information architectures, wireframes, prototypes and accessible designs.
• Simplify complex data-rich workflows without losing essential detail.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout discovery and delivery stages.
• Contribute to design systems and UX documentation.

Skills

UX design

User research

Figma

Accessibility WCAG

Team collaboration

Tools

Figma

Prototyping

Job description

# User Experience (UX) DesignerEMBL-EBI, Hinxton, UKPublic healthPublic sectorOur Pick## Why this work mattersEMBL-EBI provides the world's most comprehensive suite of freely available biological data resources and tools, directly enabling life science research into human health, food security, and biodiversity.This job was selected as “Our Pick” because the hiring organization is particularly good for the world.View the full listing and apply →Listed 16 Oct 2026 · **Apply by 11 Nov 2026**Applications are handled by EMBL-EBI, not by Hard Problems.## About EMBL-EBIEMBL-EBI (European Bioinformatics Institute), part of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory, is a worldwide leader in the storage, analysis and dissemination of large biological datasets. It provides the global research community with access to publicly available databases and tools that are crucial for the advancement of healthcare, food security and biodiversity. EMBL-EBI is located on the Wellcome Genome Campus in Hinxton, Cambridgeshire.### The roleThis is a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract within EMBL-EBI's Digital Experience (DX) team. The DX team shapes connected, accessible digital services around users' needs to help bring EMBL-EBI's mission to life: making life science data freely available and supporting scientific discovery. The role sits within a multidisciplinary team and covers the full design lifecycle, from research and discovery through to prototyping, delivery and continuous improvement. Preference will be given to candidates available to start in December 2026 or January 2027. Relocation support is not available for this position.### What you would do* Plan and conduct user interviews, usability tests, workshops and feedback sessions.* Turn qualitative and quantitative evidence into clear insights and priorities.* Create user flows, information architectures, wireframes, prototypes and accessible interface designs.* Simplify complex workflows and data-rich experiences without losing essential detail.* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout discovery and delivery stages.* Contribute to design systems, reusable patterns and clear UX documentation.* Champion accessibility, inclusive design and evidence-informed decision-making.* Use AI and other emerging tools thoughtfully within the design process to support exploration, prototyping and iteration, while critically evaluating their outputs, limitations and impact on users.### What they are looking for* Professional experience in UX or product design, ideally in a scientific, technical or data-intensive environment.* A portfolio demonstrating user research, interaction design, prototyping and delivered outcomes.* Experience planning, conducting and synthesising user research and usability testing.* Strong skills in Figma or comparable design and prototyping tools.* Practical knowledge of accessibility and WCAG standards.* The ability to communicate design decisions clearly and work effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues.* A collaborative, organised and adaptable approach, with confidence in learning new and unfamiliar concepts.Nice to have:* An interest in, or experience with, responsible AI-enabled design and research methods.* Experience contributing to design systems, reusable components or shared UX standards.* Experience designing data-rich products or services for specialist and international audiences.* Knowledge of analytics, front-end technologies or Agile and Lean UX practices.### Working arrangementsThe role is based in Hinxton, Cambridgeshire, on the Wellcome Genome Campus, with hybrid working arrangements available. A free shuttle bus to and from campus is provided.### Pay and benefitsMonthly salary from £3,452.05 after tax (Grade 5), equating to approximately £41,424 per year after tax, plus a 12.99% personal pension and insurance contribution on top. Additional benefits include monthly family, child and non-resident allowances; annual salary review; private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including prescriptions, dental and optical); 30 days annual leave plus public holidays; on-site nursery; generous parental leave; subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria; and, for non-UK residents, visa exemption, an education grant for private schooling and financial support to travel home every second year.## DetailsLocation: Hinxton, UKOn-site or remote: HybridSalary: £41,424 - £41,424Sector: Public healthRole: UX designSeniority: GeneralOrganisation: Public sector