Director / Chief Executive

The Genome Analysis Centre (TGAC) was established by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) in 2009, as an independent institute dedicated to genomic research, bioinformatics and their applications. The Institute is on the Norwich Research Park with the John Innes Centre, the Institute of Food Research, The Sainsbury Laboratory, the University of East Anglia and Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. This provides an excellent environment for the development of innovative research in computational biosciences applied to various fields, including environmental science, food security, energy, diet and health. TGAC has attracted substantial infrastructural and research grant funding from the UK Government and BBSRC. It houses a large computing and data storage platform and a state-of-the-art DNA sequencing facility. TGAC is playing a national role, sponsored by the BBSRC, in developing capacity for genomic research in plants, micro-organisms and vertebrates, together with the associated interdisciplinary knowledge and skill base in bioinformatics for UK bioscience. TGAC is a member of leading international consortia, such as ELIXIR, the European research infrastructure for biological information, and works with other BBSRC-sponsored institutes and international organisations. TGAC now seeks to appoint a new Director/Chief Executive who will lead the research Institute in its further development as an internationally-recognised centre of excellence. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Director/Chief Executive will combine strategic vision with managerial flair, while also delivering technical expertise and driving innovation. TGAC’s new Director will be supported by a well-qualified executive and senior management team with access to a Scientific Advisory Board. Applications are invited from internationally-renowned scientists with a track record of research success in fields relevant to genomics and computational bioscience. Alongside proven research acumen, applicants must demonstrate significant management skills and inspirational leadership with a strong commitment to knowledge transfer and innovation. The post-holder will be well connected internationally with demonstrable credibility with senior researchers, research sponsors, government and industrialists. Applications should consist of a full CV detailing professional qualifications, full employment history, latest remuneration and relevant achievements and should be accompanied by a covering letter describing briefly how candidates meet the criteria in the person specification, why the appointment is of interest and what they believe they can bring to the role. These can be uploaded at www.perrettlaver.com/candidates quoting reference 2059. The closing date for applications is midday (BST) on Thursday 30th July 2015. The full field of candidates will be reviewed in early August and longlisted candidates will be invited for interview with Perrett Laver in mid-August; following this, TGAC will agree a shortlist. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for informal visits to TGAC on the week commecing 14^th September followed by more formal interviews in early October. Selection of and negotiations with the preferred candidate(s) will take place thereafter.