Expert Technical Specialist (Advanced Bioinformatics and Computing)

We seek an ambitious, experienced and self-motivated individual with experience in multi-omics bioinformatics analysis, to lead the new Advanced Bioinformatics and Computation (ABC) group. The post-holder will provide leadership, management and strategic oversight of the bioinformatics service provision across the Faculty. They will drive alignment between the Faculty’s Technology Platforms, and other centres of bioinformatics research as well as researchers in individual research groups. They will ensure bioinformatics expertise across Manchester is better connected across the Technology Platforms and the wider Faculty. They will push the boundaries of our current bioinformatics support by developing novel methods.

The ABC group is responsible for integrative ‘omics analysis, including data from high-throughput sequencing experiments (incl. RNA-Seq, DNA-seq, ATAC-seq and ChIP-seq) and from single-cell and spatial omics experiments, including high dimensional imaging and mass cytometry. The successful applicant will interact with academic researchers and the Faculty’s Technology Platforms, which offer researchers access to and training in the use of cutting-edge technologies including sequencing, single-cell and spatial omics technologies, imaging, proteomics and integration of diverse data including clinical data.

The successful applicant must have a good working knowledge of high-throughput analysis methods for biological data (including but not limited to sequencing data). Experience of programming in a language relevant for Bioinformatics is essential (e.g. R, Python, C/C++ or Java) as are good communication skills and ability to network with diverse groups of researchers. You should also have good recording and curation skills to enable high project throughput. Candidates with strong statistical data analysis skills are particularly encouraged to apply.

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: Simon Lovell

Email: simon.lovell@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.