Bioinformatician : Hinxton, Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Job ID: 583135
Job date: 2016-07-11
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Company : EMBL-EBI 

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Role : Research Scientist 


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Job Description We are looking for experienced bioinformaticians to join the Open Targets team at the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) located at the Wellcome Genome Campus near Cambridge in the UK.   Open Targets is a recently established public-private initiative between the EBI, GlaxoSmithKline, Biogen and the Sanger Institute to combine large-scale genomic experiments with objective statistical and computational techniques to identify and validate the causal links between targets, pathways and diseases.   We have two vacancies for experienced bioinformaticians working on large-scale biological data analysis and integration for target identification and prioritisation within the core Open Targets team.   You will join the Open Targets team developing the data processing and database infrastructure to provide the core deliver of the centre, a genome-wide database of target validity (https://www.targetvalidation.org).   Your responsibilities will include:

  • development and refinement of suitable data feeds from databases within and outside the partnership including interaction with other groups
  • establishment of automated processing pipelines and quality control procedures, as well as exploratory data analysis in the area of target prioritisation
Reporting to the Open Targets Scientific Director you will work together with one other bionformatician. The role will involve extensive interaction with backend database developers to refine and test the data processing pipeline.   EMBL-EBI is part of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and it is a world-leading bioinformatics centre providing biological data to the scientific community with expertise in data storage, analysis and representation. EMBL-EBI provides freely available data from life science experiments, performs basic research in computational biology and offers an extensive user training programme, supporting researchers in academic and industry. We have close ties with both the University of Cambridge and the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute. Qualifications and Experience You will hold a PhD or MSc in computational biology, bioinformatics, or other computational science and have some previous experience in bioinformatics, database technologies and genome-wide biological data analysis. We are looking for someone with experience of working in a continuous deployment environment with source control and managed releases. You will have a proven track record of working on large-scale data analysis projects and an understanding of the challenges posed by collaborative projects including flexibility, tight deadlines, and use of state-of-the-art approaches. With excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, you will enjoy working in a highly collaborative agile team, interfacing with other backend developers, web developers and a UX designer. Experience in software development with Python in a similar role will be an advantage, as will experience with biomedical ontologies and associated tools. Previous exposure to the following technologies is desirable: REST API, Elasticsearch, Docker. Benefits EMBL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation. The remuneration package comprises a competitive salary, a comprehensive pension scheme and health insurance, educational and other family related benefits where applicable, as well as financial support for relocation and installation. We have an informal culture, international working environment and excellent professional development opportunities but one of the really amazing things about us is the concentration of technical and scientific expertise – something you probably won’t find anywhere else. If you’ve ever visited the campus you’ll have experienced first-hand our friendly, collegial and supportive atmosphere, set in the beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside. Our staff also enjoy excellent sports facilities including a gym, a free shuttle bus, an on-site nursery, cafés and restaurant and a library. Application Instructions Please apply online through www.embl.org/jobs Additional Information Applications are welcome from all nationalities - visa information will be discussed in more depth with applicants selected for interview. EMBL-EBI is committed to achieving gender balance and strongly encourages applications from women, who are currently under-represented at all levels. Appointment will be based on merit alone. Applications will close at 23:00 GMT on the date listed above.

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