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Bioinformatics Scientist Harpenden, England

Rothamsted Research

Full Time Harpenden, England 29842 - 32315 GBP ANNUAL Today

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Overview Of Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bioinformatics Scientist to join the BBSRC Institute Strategic Programme, “Green Engineering” at Rothamsted Research. This post will join a multidisciplinary team exploiting an understanding of genetic intervention and metabolic regulation to deliver high value plant products and germplasm for health, nutrition, and a more sustainable future.

The postholder will mainly work in close collaboration with lab-based scientists as a key member of the ‘Engineering Sustainable Phenolics’ programme team, using bioinformatics approaches for integrated analysis of large genetic, genomic and metabolite data sets. This position also offers an excellent opportunity to work with a broader range of research groups through the team’s role in providing sequencing data and genomic analysis to other projects and collaborators.

The successful applicant will have an excellent track record in the analysis of large, population-level sequencing data sets (based on both short and long reads), mainly in the areas of (pan)genome assembly and diversity analysis, RNA-seq, and variant analysis. A good knowledge of statistical genetics would be an advantage, as would some experience in integrated multiomic analysis.

Located at our Harpenden site, this is a full-time fixed term appointment at Grade D until 31 March 2028. The role is available for immediate start and offers a salary in the range of £29,842 – £32,315 per annum. Some remote working may be possible.

Closing date for applications is 11 September 2023 with interviews expected to be held 25-27 September.

For further information, please contact Dr. Steve Hanley, [email protected]

About The Company

Established in 1843, Rothamsted Research is one of the UK's leading Research Institutes delivering world class agricultural science. Our commitment to learning and development, equality and diversity as well as creating a positive work life balance, enable a welcoming environment for all prospective employees. As part of our flexibility to working arrangements for our staff, the institute operates a policy whereby regular homeworking arrangements can be considered.

We have an attractive benefits package including 25 days annual leave, a generous pension scheme and an attractive campus offering cultural and recreational activities. Rothamsted Research values its commitment to equality and diversity in its workforce and we particularly encourage applications from women, disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented within the organisation.

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