Bioinformatician (Genomics)
2 x permanent band 6 Bioinformatician position (based at either Leeds, Sheffield or Newcastle North East and Yorkshire Genomic Laboratory Hub sites)
37.5 hours per week, full time
In response to NHS England’s recent Strategy and Service Specification for the future of Genomics services in England, Newcastle Teaching Hospitals, Leeds Teaching Hospitals, Sheffield Children’s Trust and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals have formed the North East and Yorkshire Genomics Laboratory Hub (NEY GLH); an exciting collaboration to provide services for Genomics across Yorkshire and Humber and the North. The combined size of our geography makes this the largest collaboration in the country with the Trusts offering a range of both general and specialist hospital services with excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We have an international reputation for excellence in specialist care, research, and academic training.
We are looking to recruit 2 x band 6 Bioinformatician post to work within the NEY GLH bioinformatics team based at either of the following NEY GLH sites (candidate choice):
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NEY GLH Central Laboratory based at St James’s University Hospital in Leeds, or
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Sheffield Diagnostic Genetics Service - Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, or
- Newcastle Genetics Laboratory - Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The post holder will be required to work 37.5 hours per week full-time and contribute to out-of-hour’s rotas including weekends and bank holidays as required
Significant experience within bioinformatics and human genomics is essential, including programming skills in languages such as Python, knowledge of DNA sequencing technologies and ability to advise on data analysis solutions.
Applications from individuals with an MSc or PhD in Bioinformatics or Computer Science with experience of software development is desirable.
The successful applicant will have opportunities to work on a variety of exciting projects across rare disease and cancer.
The role responsibilities include:
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To provide highly specialised bioinformatics expertise to support the diagnostic platforms being used within NEY GLH. This will include implementation of methods of data handling, analysis and interpretation of data that will ultimately have a direct impact on patient care.
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To work within the NEY GLH virtual team based across the different NEY GLH sites to plan activities and develop the bioinformatics capability of NEY GLH.
This post provides the opportunity to join our collaborative team at the forefront of transforming and shaping genomics services for the future. If you would like to join us on our exciting journey, we would welcome your interest and application.
Interview Date: TBC
For further enquiries or a confidential discussion please contact Helena Spiewak (NEY GLH Lead Bioinformatician) at [email protected]
