Bioinformatician

Applications are invited for a Bioinformatician to work with investigators at the Discovery Research Platform for Cell-Matrix Biology.

The new appointee will bring bioinformatics expertise to experimental design, pathway analysis, interrogation of databases, statistical analysis, data visualization and interpretation. They will work with researchers in the laboratory and Core Facilities to analyse, visualise and interpret acquired data from experiments that may include proteomics, transcriptomics, genomics and single-cell CyTOF, as well as new technologies that arise. The role will require the development of analysis solutions to complex biological problems, using established data-processing pipelines (e.g. for proteomics or image analysis; accessing online databases and repositories), novel coding and statistical analysis (e.g., using Python or R). The Bioinformatician will report to Simon Hubbard and Sarah Woolner and, depending on the experience and performance of the appointee, there will be scope for progression to Senior Bioinformatician over the course of the appointment.

This is a full time appointment starting 1st June 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter, and is for a fixed term until May 2027. Should the appointment prove successful, there is an opportunity for a further 3 years.

Located at The University of Manchester, the Manchester Cell-Matrix Centre is one of eight Discovery Research Platforms recently awarded by the Wellcome Trust. The Discovery Research Platform for Cell-Matrix Biology will address a range of practical, technological, and methodological barriers to understanding how changes in the extracellular matrix leads to tissue failure. We are seeking driven and ambitious individuals to play a pivotal role in overcoming these barriers. Successful candidates will contribute to our bold vision to reprogramme extracellular matrix, which has the potential to lead to innovative new diagnostic tools and treatments for diseases such as cancer and fibrosis. The platform will embrace a Team Science approach and provide an exciting opportunity to work with groups from diverse research areas and collaborate across disciplines.

The School is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for gender equality in higher education. The School holds a Silver Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff achieve a good work-life balance. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post. Appointment will always be made on merit. For further information, please visit: https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/about/equality/

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Rachel Lennon

Email: rachel.lennon@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.