Genomics Data Scientist - 1 Yr FTC
Genomics Data Scientist - 1 Yr FTC
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Were looking for a Genomic Data Scientist to join our Bioinformatics Research Services team based on a 12month fixedterm contract.
Youll play a key part in genome analysis and interpretation projects working with Genomics England datasets to support research and innovation. Youll also help generate and benchmark data in collaboration with internal teams and external partners. As a superuser of our datasets and research environment youll deploy and refine computational tools to drive impactful insights and contribute to highquality reports and documentation.
Everyday responsibilities include:
- Running alignment and variant calling pipelines for complex regions (e.g. MHC PGx).
- Performing custom computational analyses on whole genome sequencing and other omics datasets (e.g. GWAS rare variant aggregate testing).
- Preparing data for analysis by applying quality control functional annotation and dataset harmonisation.
- Benchmarking and enhancing tools for whole genome sequencing and other genomic data types.
- Researching scientific literature identifying new approaches to genome analysis as well as contributing to the publication and dissemination of our learnings in the form of scientific paperswhite papers and conferences.
- Providing support to internal teams and external researchers ensuring they have the best tools and knowledge to maximise their impact.
Skills and experience for success:
Were looking for someone with a strong background in human genetics and bioinformatics as well as a collaborative and problemsolving mindset. Youll thrive in this role if you have:
- Programming experience in R and Python with a solid understanding of statistical genetics.
- Handson experience working with nextgeneration sequencing data in human genetics.
- A strong background in disease genetics (rare or complex) with relevant industry or academic experience.
- Expertise in at least one area of human germline DNA analysis such as genetic association testing population genetics pharmacogenomics or structural variation analysis.
- Experience working in cloud computing environments and running bioinformatics pipelines (Nextflow Docker etc..
- Proven ability to communicate with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds (e.g.management IT R&D biology bioinformatics) and a clear understanding of clinical and phenotypic data management and the sensitivities surrounding patient cohort data.
- Excellent interpersonal skills keeping track of customer relationships providing high calibre troubleshooting identifying customer needs and suggesting solutions to improve material or analytical approaches.
Qualifications :
A PhD in a relevant field (e.g. Rare Diseases Cancer Bioinformatics Computational Biology Systems Biology or Statistical Genetics) OR equivalent work experience in industry.
Additional Information :
Salary from 55000
Being an integral part of such a meaningful mission is extremely rewarding in itself but in order to support our people were continually improving our benefits package. We pride ourselves on investing in our people and supporting them to achieve their career goals as well as offering a benefits package including:
- Generous Leave: 30 days holiday plus bank holidays additional leave for long service and the option to apply for up to 30 days of remote working abroad annually (approval required).
- FamilyFriendly: Blended working arrangements flexible working enhanced maternity paternity and shared parental leave benefits.
- Pension & Financial: Defined contribution pension (Genomics England doublematches up to 10 however you can contribute more if you wish) Life Assurance 3x salary) and a Give As You Earn scheme.
- Learning & Development: Individual learning budgets support for training and certifications and reimbursement for one annual professional subscription (approval required).
- Recognition & Rewards: Employee recognition programme and referral scheme.
- Health & Wellbeing: Subsidised gym membership a free Headspace account and access to an Employee Assistance Programme eye tests flu jabs.
Genomics England is actively committed to providing and supporting an inclusive environment that promotes equity diversity and inclusion best practice both within our community and in any other area where we have influence. We are proud of our diverse community where everyone can come to work and feel welcomed and treated with respect regardless of any disability ethnicity gender gender identity religion sexual orientation or social background.
Genomics Englands policies of nondiscrimination and equity and will be applied fairly to all people regardless of age disability gender identity or reassignment marital or civil partnership status being pregnant or recently becoming a parent race religion or beliefs sex or sexual orientation length of service whether full or parttime or employed under a permanent or a fixedterm contract or any other relevant factor.
Genomics England does not tolerate any form of discrimination harassment victimisation or bullying at work. Such behaviour is contrary to our virtues undermines our mission and core values and diminishes the dignity respect and integrity of all parties.
Genomics England operates a blended working model as we know our people appreciate the flexibility that hybrid working can bring. We expect most people to come into the office a minimum of 2 times each month. However this will vary according to role and will be agreed with your team leader. There is no expectation that people will return to the office full time unless they want to however some of our roles require full time on site attendance e.g. lab teams reception team.
Our teams and squads have and will continue to reflect on what works best for them to work together successfully and have the freedom to design working patterns to suit beyond the minimum. Our office locations are: Canary Wharf Cambridge and Leeds.
As part of our recruitment process all successful candidates are subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We therefore require applicants to disclose any previous offences at point of application as some unspent convictions may mean we are unable to proceed with your application due to the nature of our work in healthcare.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
