Genomics and Bioinformatics Scientist

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About The Role

You will be responsible for:

• producing descriptive and predictive reports to facilitate data-driven decision-making.
• Attend and contribute to meetings as appropriate.
• Assist with the design of testing protocol to be able to better model the biologicals responses.
• Carry out research activity in line with defined research plan objectives, including recording results of own and team research where appropriate.
• Identify and disseminate relevant information to the research team and communicate with internal and external contacts as appropriate.
• performing sequencing experiments, collect, analyse and be involved in the interpretation of the data.

About You

Our research group covers a range of areas spanning human, animal and environmental medicine and combining interdisciplinary approaches to deliver clinically-actionable solutions to real-world problems. We currently have two postdoctoral staff, a research assistant and nine PhD students working within the group. This opportunity is for a motivated and interdisciplinary colleague to join our diverse team. We are looking for an experienced scientist in genomics and data science to support our delivery of our ambitious research in human and animal medicine, working with some of the top industry leaders in combining genomics and multiomic approaches to deliver real-world impact to patients. Our new colleague will be a seasoned genomics scientist with experience of Oxford Nanopore technologies and a proven track record in solving problems in data science across healthcare.

Interview Date: 13th April 2023

If you have queries about this role, please contact Prof Philippe Wilson (philippe.wilson@ntu.ac.uk) or Dr Elena Hunter (elena.hunter@ntu.ac.uk).

About NTU

NTU is a great place to work. We take care of our colleagues with flexible and competitive packages, and the opportunities for genuine professional progress. We respect and value all our staff, because we know that it takes a strong and diverse workforce to maintain the kind of success we’ve achieved.

Our award-winning research is celebrated around the world, and we’re proud of our strategic partnerships. It’s all down to the ability of our people to shape, create and innovate, in whatever capacity they work with us. Our continued success — underpinned by the number of prestigious national awards we’ve won — has hinged on two commitments: creating excellent global collaborations, and harnessing the talents of all our people.

NTU is a university at the peak of its powers, but we know we can still go even further. Join us in our mission to become ‘the university of the future’ — seize the challenge and adventure of working with an organisation where progress never stops. This is your career, reimagined.

NTU prides itself on being an inclusive employer. We value and celebrate equality in opportunities, and we welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of our communities.

We’re proud of how far we’ve come. With a shared vision, we are a community of more than 4,000 colleagues, all committed to our goal of becoming ‘the university of the future’. Do you have the passion to help us to go even further? www.ntu.ac.uk

This role is open to non-UK/Irish applicants subject to current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules. Please ensure that you have the appropriate right to work in the UK for this role and consult the Home Office website for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.