Core Bioinformatician

Division of Infection and Immunity School of Medicine College of Biomedical and Life Sciences   We have an exciting opportunity to join the Core Bioinformatics Team at Cardiff University. This School of Medicine post will be aligned with the Wales Gene Park, Division of Infection and Immunity and Central Biotechnology Services (CBS) and is based at the Heath Park Campus. We are looking for someone who is experienced in working with data platforms commonly used in bioinformatics, including omics. The successful candidate will be required to support local and external researchers accessing bioinformatics services, support and training. They will join a small team of bioinformaticians and will benefit from peer interactions and access to established analysis workflows, training and national informatics networks. Candidates should be educated to degree level in bioinformatics, (or a closely related analytical subject) or with an equivalent level of experience evidenced by significant relevant outputs. For further information, candidates should contact Dr Robert Andrews (andrewsr9@cardiff.ac.uk).   This post is a full time (35 hours per week), fixed term until 14th November 2025 and is available immediately. Salary: £39,347 - £44,263 per annum (Grade 6). Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances. The majority of roles at Cardiff University are currently operating under “blended working” arrangements, with staff having the flexibility to work partly from home and partly from the University campus depending on specific business requirements. Discussions around these arrangements can take place after the successful candidate has been appointed. Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave, pro rata for part time hours (including bank holidays), local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments within the pay scale, and more. It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter. Closing date: Wednesday, 17 July 2024 Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.   Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements. Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.