Latest Genomics Jobs

Research Associate in Functional Genomics

This role involves establishing and running iPSC-derived kidney and ureteric bud organoid models, using CRISPR interference to perturb candidate cis-regulatory elements, and profiling the consequences using advanced techniques like single-nucleus multiomics and CUT&RUN. You will work collaboratively with bioinformaticians and clinicians to generate and test hypotheses, and have opportunities for advanced training and independent research.

Imperial College London London, United Kingdom £50 – £59 pa

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Research Assistant in Microbial Genomics

This role involves managing and analysing a large collection of over 60,000 Neisseria gonorrhoeae genomes to study antimicrobial resistance, vaccine antigen diversity, and pathogen evolution. The postholder will develop and apply bioinformatics workflows for genome annotation, conduct population genomic analyses, and contribute to research dissemination through publications and presentations. Work will be conducted within a multidisciplinary team at the University of Oxford, with opportunities to support teaching and mentoring activities.

University of Oxford Oxford, South East England, United Kingdom £35 – £41 pa

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Manager / Senior Manager Genomics Hub

This role involves leading the Genomics Hub operations, managing genomics resources, and providing technical guidance to scientific teams. Responsibilities include workflow management, data management, project oversight, and technology development. The position requires deep expertise in NGS workflows and strong leadership skills.

Altos Labs Cambridge, United Kingdom £71,200 – £113,200 pa

Research Assistant / Associate in Childhood Cancer Genomics

This role involves using ultra-long-read and hybrid sequencing technologies to explore highly repetitive DNA sequences in childhood cancer. You will develop laboratory protocols, produce sequencing data, and perform bioinformatic analysis with support from biostatisticians.

Newcastle University Newcastle upon Tyne, Northern England, United Kingdom £33 – £36 pa

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TCTU Portfolio Trial Manager (BE-GENOMICS)

This role involves managing clinical trials, including providing support on approval processes, trial management, recruitment strategies, and data quality. The position is part of the Tayside Clinical Trials Unit (TCTU) and focuses on both new and established drug and complex intervention trials, with a lead role in the BE-Genomics trial.

University of Dundee Dundee, United Kingdom £37 – £46 pa

On-site Contract Part-time

PhD Position: Tracking Microbes Across Borders using Genomics to Uncover Biomass-to-Biogas Transmission Pathways

This PhD project involves tracking microbes across the biomass-to-biogas transmission pathways using genomics. The candidate will sample various compartments, perform metagenomics and culture-based analyses, and conduct controlled experiments to assess microbial hazards and biosecurity barriers in the Danish biogas sector.

Aarhus University Aarhus - Denmark, Europe, United Kingdom

On-site Contract

Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Statistical Machine Learning for Genomics

This role involves developing and applying novel statistical and machine learning methods to large-scale genomic and health data. You will work on projects related to human genetics and evolution, focusing on areas like genomic language models, multimodal learning, and federated learning. The position requires strong research software skills and experience with complex quantitative data.

University of Oxford Oxford, South East England, United Kingdom £39 – £47 pa

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Image Analyst - UK Human Functional Genomics Initiative)

The role involves analysing imaging datasets to support functional genomics research, developing and applying new methods, and collaborating with leading scientists across the UK. You will contribute to a national effort to understand how genetic variation drives human physiology and disease.

University of Exeter Exeter, South West England, United Kingdom £43 – £53 pa

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PhD Studentship - How Pathogens Emerge: Integrating Large Language Models with Comparative Genomics to Uncover the Zoonotic Potential of Bacteria

This PhD studentship involves integrating AI large language models with comparative genomics to predict the zoonotic potential of bacteria. The project aims to identify molecular signatures of host switches and develop tools for pathogen surveillance, offering training in bioinformatics, data science, and microbiology.

University of Exeter Cornwall, Penryn, South West England, United Kingdom £21 pa

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Scientist, Plant Biology and Functional Genomics - Plant Biology Institute

This role involves conducting high-impact research in plant biology and functional genomics, focusing on genetic targets and engineering strategies to modify plant cell growth, division, and morphology. The scientist will work closely with AI, molecular engineering, and plant transformation teams to translate biological hypotheses into testable genetic perturbations and guide the interpretation of resulting phenotypes.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Principal Scientist (Comp. Bio/ML) - Genomics

This role involves leading the translation of computational biology and machine learning models into practical discovery workflows. Responsibilities include scientific leadership, model evaluation, mentoring junior colleagues, and collaborating with product and business teams to create impactful deliverables.

Helical London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

QA Engineer - Java, Automation (we have office locations in Cambridge, Leeds and London)

The QA Engineer will design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks using Java, Selenium, and RestAssured, ensuring high-quality software delivery. They will work closely with Agile teams to improve test coverage, automate testing, and support continuous integration and delivery processes.

Genomics England London, United Kingdom

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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

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