We seeking a Bioinformatician to take the lead in providing bioinformatics expertise to a multi-disciplinary team at NDM Experimental Medicine. The postholder will work between the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology and the John Radcliffe Hospital sites. The post-holder will primarily report to Professor Uhlig but have the opportunity to integrate with several research groups in particular Professor Buckley (lead BRC4) and Professors Klenerman, Powrie, Travis, Satsangi, Marsden and Dr Dendrou.

 

As our Bioinformatician, you will undertake and support projects which contribute to the Oxford IBD cohort study and the Gastrointestinal Biobank and help understanding of inflammatory bowel disease and other inflammatory disorders. You will also collaborate with experimental groups at the Kennedy Institute and the Translational Gastroenterology Unit, clinicians studying disease cohorts across BRC themes such as infection, rheumatology, hepatology and informatic researchers (for example in the fields of statistical genetics and machine learning).

 

Whilst the role is a Grade 8 position, we would be willing to consider candidates with potential but less experience who are seeking a development opportunity, for which the appointment would be at Grade 7: £36,024 - £44,263 per annum with the responsibilities adjusted accordingly. This would be discussed with applicants at interview/appointment where appropriate.

 

 

You will hold a PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant scientific subject and have demonstrable experience, ability to process and analyse gene expression data sets (such as array and RNA sequencing datasets), exome and genome sequencing data, and practical success in biostatistics or bioinformatics. It would also be desirable if you had cross-disciplinary collaborative experience.

 

 

The Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine (NDM) is one of the largest departments of the University of Oxford and is part of the Medical Sciences Division, with responsibility for a significant part of the teaching of clinical students within the Medical School.

 

 

University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits

 

 

The post is full time (part time considered) and fixed-term until 31/03/2025

 

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.

 

Only applications received before 12:00 midday on 27/11/2023 will be considered.