Job Description

We seek an ambitious, experienced and self-motivated individual with experience in multi-omics bioinformatics analysis, to join the Advanced Bioinformatics and Computation (ABC) group. 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. 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 bioimaging, electron microscopy, mass spectrometry, genomic and transgenic technologies.


The post-holder will develop tools and workflows, contribute to experimental design prior to data collection and will contribute to writing up work for journal papers and presentations. There will also be opportunities to contribute to training and educational activities, e.g. through attendance at courses, workshops and conferences.


The successful applicant will have a qualification in a science or related subject area e.g. PhD, degree, HND; or extensive work experience in a relevant technical and/or scientific role and must have good working knowledge of high-throughput sequencing data analysis methods. Experience of programming in a language relevant for Bioinformatics is essential (e.g. R, Python, C/C++ or Java) as are good communication skills. 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 support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, 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 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

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

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.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.