Research Fellow – Bioinformatician Part-time NEW

Research Fellow – Bioinformatician

We are seeking an experienced and motivated bioinformatician to identify, adapt and implement cutting edge techniques and applications to interrogate short-read, long-read, and transcriptome data. There is also the potential to develop and publish novel analytical approaches. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside clinical experts, bioinformaticians, and basic scientific researchers at a world-leading institution to make a tangible difference to the NMD rare disease community.

The post is available immediately and is funded by the Fidelity Bermuda Foundation for one year in the first instance. The post is offered part-time at 7.3 hours per week (0.2 Full Time Equivalent).

You will hold a PhD in bioinformatics, or have equivalent professional experience, and an understanding of human genetics. Knowledge of DNA and RNA sequencing analysis, of programming languages such as R, Python, or Bash script, and of bioinformatics pipelines for genomic data analysis is essential, as is experience of working with HPC. Excellent data organising skills, oral and written communications skills, problem-solving abilities and time management skills are also a requirement. Experience of working in a research team or in neurodegeneration is desirable.

This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa certificate of sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL will not be able to sponsor individuals who require right to work in the UK to carry out this role.

The post is graded as UCL Grade 7 with salary in the range £9,020.60 – £10,517.20 (i.e., 20% of £45,103 – £52,586) per annum, including London Allowance. Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be as Research Assistant/Grade 6B (salary £7,829.60 – £8,366,60 per annum, i.e.,, 20% of £39,148 – £41,833 per annum) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis. It is expected that you will have had your viva prior to commencing in post.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits, some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• On-site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible, and job share basis wherever possible. This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff.

The Institute prides itself on operating in an all-inclusive environment irrespective of personal, physical, or social characteristics. Teamwork is highly valued, individual strengths are recognised and celebrated, and we are committed to advancing the careers of everyone. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce; these include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ and gender diverse people in all roles, and women in Grade 9 and 10 roles.