Bioinformatics Developer

EMBL (European Molecular Biology Lab)

Hinxton, United Kingdom
Grade 5 - monthly salary from £3,303 after tax; be...
Hybrid working: 2 days onsite (tuesdays and thursdays), with ad-hoc in-person events.
Python for bioinformatics
Nextflow or snakemake pipelines
Linux command-line proficiency
The EMBL (European Molecular Biology Laboratory) is seeking a Bioinformatics Developer to join their Ensembl Genebuild team in Hinxton, UK. The role involves developing scalable genome annotation workflows and collaborating on biodiversity projects, requiring a strong background in bioinformatics and programming

Job Summary

  • Design and implement scalable genome annotation workflows tailored for large-scale biodiversity projects.
  • Modernize and re-engineer legacy tools into modular, maintainable components using current best practices.
  • Collaborate with international partners to standardize approaches and ensure interoperability across global efforts.

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The EMBL (European Molecular Biology Laboratory) is seeking a Bioinformatics Developer to join their Ensembl Genebuild team in Hinxton, UK. The role involves developing scalable genome annotation workflows and collaborating on biodiversity projects, requiring a strong background in bioinformatics and programming.

Salary

Grade 5 - monthly salary from £3,303 after tax; Benefits: Plus generous benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Python for bioinformatics
  • Nextflow or Snakemake pipelines
  • Linux command-line proficiency
  • Git version control
  • Eukaryotic genome annotation

Nice-to-have

  • Non-model genome experience
  • Data models for gene annotation
  • Long-read transcriptomics knowledge
  • Open-source contributions
  • Containerization (Docker, Singularity)

Key Requirements

  • Proficiency in Python
  • Experience with workflow managers (Nextflow/Snakemake)
  • Algorithm development and optimization
  • Linux, Git, software testing
  • High-performance computing experience

Work Rights

Visa exemption for international applicants

Sponsorship: available

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