Computational Biologist (bioinformatician)

We are looking to appoint a computational biologist to lead the bioinformatics
component of a highly collaborative and exciting project with the aim of
enabling the development of genomically-informed novel therapeutic targets for
neuropsychiatric disorders. You will be based in the Department of Psychiatry,
Warneford Hospital, Oxford (supervised by Professor Paul Harrison), and will
liaise closely with the Earlham Institute in Norwich (supervised by Dr
Wilfried Haerty). You will also work with staff in other University of Oxford
departments and institutes: the Centre for Medicines Discovery; Centre for
Human Genetics; Big Data Institute; the Department of Chemistry; and the
Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics, as well as with external
collaborators (e.g., the Lieber Institute for Brain Development, Baltimore).
The post is full-time; however, consideration would be given to candidates
wishing to work part time (minimum 50% FTE), on a pro rata basis, with a
commensurate reduction in duties.





The post is for a fixed term (funded to 30 November 2027).





Whilst the role is a Grade 8 position, we would also consider candidates with
potential but less experience who ae seeking a development opportunity, for
which an initial appointment would be at Grade 7 (£36,204-£44,263) with the
responsibilities adjusted accordingly. Responsibilities/selection criteria
marked * are required for a Grade 8 role.





Additionally, the University has introduced a pensionable Oxford University
Weighting of £1,500 a year (pro rata) for all staff on grades 1–10 of the main
salary and grading structure which will be implemented in the September 2024
payroll.





You will take the lead in designing and conducting, and integrating data
analyses, as well as developing and maintaining collaborations between the
various partners. You will contribute to research projects by acting as a ‘go
to’ person to clarify issues, opportunities and help troubleshoot problems and
supervise undergraduate and Masters’ projects, and *co-supervise doctoral
students (subject to qualifications).





You will have* or be close to the completion of a PhD in computational
biology, bioinformatics, computer science, or a related subject, along with
significant post-doctoral experience*. With experience of working
bioinformatically on large-scale genomics and/or transcriptomics and/or
proteomics data you should have demonstrable skills in at least one of the
following programming languages: Python (preferable), Java, C++, R. Experience
in neuroscience or health sciences would be desirable as would experience with
analysis of long-read and targeted next-generation sequencing or mass
spectrometry.





You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement and a CV
as part of your application





The closing date for this post is 12.00 midday on 9th September 2024