Hybrid Bioinformatician Job at The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh is seeking a skilled Bioinformatician to join its research team at the MRC Human Genetics Unit in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. This Hybrid Bioinformatician Job in the UK offers an exciting opportunity to work with advanced multi-omics datasets, including single-cell, spatial transcriptomic, and proteomic data. This Hybrid Job role focuses on cutting-edge computational analysis for projects related to liver disease and cancer research, contributing to major scientific discoveries and translational medicine.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Bioinformatician
- Job ID: 13790
- Department: MRC Human Genetics Unit – School of Genetics and Cancer
- Location: Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
- Work Mode: Hybrid (Remote + On-campus)
- Job Type: Full-time
- Contract Type: Fixed-term (24 months)
- Working Hours: 35 hours per week
- Salary: £34,610 – £39,906 per year (depending on experience)
- Application Deadline: 26 March 2026
Educational Requirements for this Job:
- Degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genetics, or a related life sciences field.
- Previous experience working with omics datasets, such as single-cell, spatial transcriptomic, or proteomic data.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform advanced bioinformatics analyses on multi-omics datasets in this Hybrid Bioinformatician Job in the UK.
- Apply computational methods to study liver diseases and cancer research projects.
- Maintain accurate records of data analysis, outputs, and pipelines in this Bioinformatician Job in the UK.
- Stay up to date with the latest bioinformatics methodologies and analytical pipelines.
- Analyze both in-house generated datasets and previously published research data.
- Collaborate closely with wet-lab researchers to interpret complex biological data.
- Provide training and guidance to other members of the research group on bioinformatics tools and techniques at the University of Edinburgh.
Skills Required:
- Strong experience with bioinformatics analysis and omics data processing.
- Knowledge of single-cell and spatial transcriptomics methodologies.
- Ability to manage and analyze complex biological datasets.
- Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
- Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams.
- Interest in biological questions related to liver disease and cancer.
- Ability to train and support researchers in computational analysis.
Benefits of the Bioinformatician Job:
- Competitive salary with opportunities for career progression
- Hybrid working options and flexible work arrangements
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Defined benefits pension scheme
- Access to staff discounts and well-being initiatives
- Family-friendly policies and support programs
- Opportunity to work in an international research community
- Access to world-class research infrastructure and facilities.
