Latest Genomics 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

Research Fellow in Microbial Evolutionary Genomics

This role involves leading computational evolutionary genomic analyses to study the spread of antimicrobial resistance in *Streptococcus suis* using large-scale genomic datasets spanning multiple countries and decades. The researcher will investigate how AMR genes are transferred between bacterial lineages, integrating genomics with evolutionary biology and quantitative methods. The position is part of a Wellcome-funded interdisciplinary programme at UCL focused on microbial evolution and public health.

UCL London, United Kingdom £43 – £54 pa

Permanent

Research Fellow in Within-Host Microbial Genomics

Conduct genomic analysis of commensal bacteria and antimicrobial resistance in pigs on commercial farms in Catalonia. Combine longitudinal sampling with deep sequencing to study within-host bacterial diversity, strain dynamics, and AMR gene transmission. Work across field, lab, and bioinformatics components in an interdisciplinary team investigating the impact of antimicrobial treatment on resistance spread.

UCL London, United Kingdom £43 – £54 pa

Permanent

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

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

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

Senior Research Scientist - Omics, Bioscience, Oncology Targeted Delivery

This role involves hands-on laboratory work and data analysis in genomics, transcriptomics, and single-cell sequencing to support oncology drug discovery. The scientist will develop and optimise NGS workflows, process and interpret complex omics datasets, and collaborate across disciplines to translate findings into scientific insights. Emphasis is placed on integrating experimental and computational approaches, with opportunities to apply AI-enabled tools for enhanced data interpretation and workflow efficiency.

AstraZeneca Cambridge, United Kingdom

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

Director, AI/ML MIDD Oncology Clinical Pharmacology, Modeling and Simulation

Lead and execute model-informed drug development strategies in oncology, applying advanced pharmacometric and AI/ML techniques to optimize clinical trial design, dose selection, and regulatory submissions. Drive innovation in exposure-response analysis, population PK/PD, and quantitative systems pharmacology within a cross-functional R&D environment.

GSK Stevenage, United Kingdom £119,250 – £198,750 pa

Director, AI/ML MIDD Oncology Clinical Pharmacology, Modeling and Simulation

Lead and execute model-informed drug development strategies in oncology, applying advanced pharmacometric and AI/ML techniques to optimize dose selection, trial design, and regulatory submissions. Work across multidisciplinary teams to drive quantitative decision-making in clinical pharmacology and contribute to the development of innovative cancer therapies.

GSK United States £188,100 – £313,500 pa

Director, Biopharma Data Science

Lead the development of an AI scientist platform for drug discovery, combining multimodal biological data and agentic AI to automate target identification and hypothesis generation. Guide a team of data and research scientists in building systems that reason over omics, clinical, and literature data to accelerate pharmaceutical R&D. Work at the intersection of machine learning, computational biology, and pharmaceutical strategy.

Owkin France

Remote Permanent

Senior / Principal Bioinformatician

Process and analyse multi-omic clinical datasets including RNAseq, NGS, and proteomics to derive biological insights supporting drug development decisions. Develop and optimise computational pipelines, integrate omics data with clinical variables, and contribute to scientific reporting and publications. Work autonomously within a collaborative, science-driven team across therapy areas such as oncology, neuro, and inflammation.

Hays Life Sciences London, United Kingdom

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