Latest Genomics Scientist Jobs

(Senior) Computational Genomics Scientist, Algorithms & AI/ML

Design and develop computational algorithms and AI/ML methods to translate metagenomic sequencing data into actionable clinical and public health insights. Focus on taxonomic classification, antimicrobial resistance prediction, and scalable workflow integration within a multidisciplinary team. Work leverages long-read sequencing and large-scale pathogen genomic datasets to advance diagnostic tools.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Postdoctoral Scientist: Cancer Evolutionary Genomics

This role involves analyzing large-scale genomic datasets from kidney cancer patients across the TRACERx Renal 300 and PEACE studies, focusing on understanding cancer evolution through computational and biological approaches. The postdoctoral scientist will work with multi-sample genomic data to reconstruct clonal and phylogenetic trajectories, leveraging both primary and postmortem samples. Based in Manchester with links to the Francis Crick Institute, the position offers integration into a multidisciplinary team engaged in cutting-edge cancer genomics and translational research.

The University of Manchester Manchester, Northern England, United Kingdom £39 – £47 pa

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Senior Scientist, AMR Genomics - Pathogen

This role involves curating expert rules for interpreting antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genotypic data, analysing whole genome sequences and antimicrobial susceptibility test (AST) results, and supporting the development of diagnostic tools. The scientist will investigate novel resistance mechanisms, collaborate on machine learning models, and contribute to a large-scale pathogen database using long-read sequencing. Work is primarily desk-based with opportunities for lab research and cross-team collaboration in a high-impact, translational environment.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Scientist - Computational Method Development

This role involves developing novel computational methods and machine learning algorithms to transform complex sequencing data into actionable biological insights. You will work closely with bioinformaticians and software engineers to deploy these methods in scalable workflows, with potential for people leadership.

HAYS Specialist Recruitment Oxford, United Kingdom

Scientist - Computational Method Development

This role involves developing novel computational methods and algorithms to transform complex sequencing data into actionable biological insights. You will work closely with bioinformaticians and software engineers to deploy methods in scalable workflows, validate new computational methods, and collaborate on translating research into practical applications.

HAYS Specialist Recruitment Oxford, United Kingdom

Principal Scientist, Bioanalytical & Molecular Assays

Lead the development and validation of molecular assays including RT-qPCR, dPCR, and NGS for clinical biomarker programs across Moderna's therapeutic pipeline. Drive end-to-end assay lifecycle management, ensure regulatory compliance with GCLP standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality genomic data. Mentor scientists and integrate advanced analytics and AI-enabled tools to accelerate discovery and translational research.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Principal Scientist, Bioanalytical & Molecular Assays

This role involves leading the development and validation of advanced molecular assays—including RT-qPCR, dPCR, and NGS-based methods—for clinical biomarker programs at Moderna. The scientist will drive end-to-end assay lifecycle management, ensure compliance with GCLP and regulatory standards, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to generate high-quality genomic data. A key focus is integrating genomics, bioinformatics, and clinical insights to support drug development and inform future pipeline strategies.

Moderna

Hybrid Permanent

Bioinformatics Scientist

This role involves transforming large-scale, complex biological data—primarily microbiomes—into annotated, model-ready resources for AI-driven discovery. The scientist will develop novel methods to analyse non-standard genomic data, ensure data integrity, and contribute to tools that guide global biodiversity sampling. Work spans prokaryotes and eukaryotes, with a focus on innovation where traditional tools fall short.

Basecamp Research London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Bioinformatics Scientist

A Senior Bioinformatics Scientist will define data requirements for AI models, design biologically sound datasets and evaluations, and ensure data integrity in training foundational genomic models. The role involves close collaboration with deep learning and engineering teams to validate model performance and biological relevance. Work focuses on sequence analysis, annotation, and evolutionary-scale data interpretation to support therapeutic discovery.

Basecamp Research London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Research Associate in Biomedical AI (Fixed Term)

The role involves leading projects to develop and benchmark AI models for predicting biological processes using genomic, multi-omic, and phenotypic data. The researcher will also contribute to statistical analysis, hypothesis testing, and preparing grant applications.

University of Cambridge Cambridge, South East England, United Kingdom £33 – £46 pa

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Senior Computational Biologist – Early Discovery Immunology

A Senior Computational Biologist will drive target discovery in immunology and inflammatory diseases by integrating multi-omics data (phenomics, transcriptomics, genomics, proteomics) to nominate and validate novel therapeutic targets. The role involves developing computational methods, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and translating complex analyses into actionable drug discovery programs using Recursion’s AI-driven platform.

Recursion United Kingdom £151,800 – £220,660 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Computational Biologist - Early Discovery Oncology

Drive target discovery and validation in precision oncology by integrating multimodal biological data (phenomics, transcriptomics, genomics, proteomics) to identify novel therapeutic targets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable computational methods and build compelling data packages that advance drug programs. Develop criteria for target nomination and support early translational strategies using AI-powered platforms.

Recursion United Kingdom £151,800 – £220,660 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Software Engineer

Design and build scalable cloud infrastructure for AI and agentic systems, focusing on model serving, reliability, and efficient deployment across the full software lifecycle. Work closely with ML engineers and scientists to deliver robust, high-performance systems on GCP. Implement CI/CD, monitoring, and cloud-native architectures to support production AI workloads.

Experis London, United Kingdom £750 – £830 pd

Associate Director Predictive Agentic Target Biology

Lead the development and application of predictive computational models and agentic workflows to evaluate the tractability and safety of biological targets for drug discovery. Integrate multimodal data including genomics, proteomics, and functional screens to inform target prioritisation and mechanism of action. Collaborate with biologists, data scientists, and project teams to translate biological questions into robust, reproducible pipelines that guide go/no-go decisions in early drug development.

GSK Stevenage, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Associate Director Predictive Agentic Target Biology

Lead the development and application of predictive computational models and agentic workflows to evaluate target biology, safety, and translatability in drug discovery. Integrate multimodal biological data and collaborate with cross-functional teams to inform go/no-go decisions. Design and execute hypothesis-driven experiments to validate mechanisms and advance robust, reproducible methods with direct patient impact.

GSK