EMBL Bioinformatician Job Opening – Apply Online
Job Posting: Bioinformatician
About EMBL-EBI: We are seeking a highly motivated bioinformatician to join Ensembl (www.ensembl.org), a world-leading provider of genomics data resources and bioinformatics software tools.
Your Role
The Ensembl Genebuild team operates at the forefront of gene structure annotation in eukaryotic genomes. As a member of the Ensembl Genebuild team, you will join a group of bioinformaticians and developers who are experts in gene structure annotation.
Main Responsibilities:
- Produce high-quality, evidence-based gene sets for species across the eukaryotic tree of life.
- Develop deployable pipelines to generate training sets for machine learning initiatives.
- Work with state-of-the-art primary data to help validate and improve gene structure annotation.
- Collaborate with international partners on genome projects.
- Participate in training users in annotation methods and workflows.
You Have
You should hold an MSc, PhD, or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Genetics, or a related field. Key attributes include strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a desire to work in an international environment.
Requirements:
- Genome annotation
- Methods for DNA/RNA sequencing and sequence alignment
- Relational databases
- Scaling and optimization
- Machine learning concepts
Why Join Us
Join a team of experts in gene structure annotation, work on cutting-edge projects, and contribute to the field of bioinformatics while collaborating with international partners.
What Else You Need to Know
- Closing Date: 15 September 2024
- Contract Duration: 2 years
- Grading: 5 or 6 depending on qualifications and experience
- Salary: Starting at £3,229 or £3,612 after tax
Keywords: Bioinformatician, Ensembl, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Eukaryotic Genomes, Gene Annotation, Machine Learning, EMBL-EBI, Hinxton, UK. EMBL Bioinformatician Job Opening – Apply Online
