Senior Bioinformatics

Details of the role: 3 years fixed term, full-time. Monday – Friday. The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.  In this role you will provide data analysis as part of the Bioinformatics & Biostatistics platform to support to the UCLH-Francis Crick Institute clinical Legacy study , working within UKRI supported PROVAC consortium in partnership with the project leads at the University of Cambridge. You will support analysis of metadata and new experimental data within the PROVAC centralised data repository. Utilising a number of programming, statistical and data analysis techniques, you will analyse data from participants in the UCLH-Crick Legacy study, where their clinical data is linked to a variety of measurements produced by technologies such as the latest high throughput genomic technologies and multi-parameter serological data. As a Senior Biostatistician in the Bioinformatics & Biostatistics platform at the Crick, you will: Work collaboratively across the PROVAC collaboration to co-design experiments, formulate analysis plans and interpret results. Perform standard and advanced analyses of high-dimensional, data-intensive and complex research questions across the biomedical research spectrum using bioinformatics, biostatistics, machine learning and AI approaches. Empower biologists to understand their datasets, using our broad training portfolio to enable data curiosity and develop analytical skills. Design innovative approaches for recurrent and novel projects, and deploy corresponding tools internally, across PROVAC and beyond. mathematics, biostatistics, epidemiology, bioinformatics, or related fields. Advanced proficiency in R or Python programming. Experience applying statistical analysis techniques to solve complex data analysis problems in a collaborative biological research environment. Experience in data curation, pre-processing, and management especially with large biomedical datasets. Experience in running bioinformatics analysis software on an HPC system. Proficiency in data visualisation tools (e.g., ggplot2 in R, Seaborn in Python) to effectively communicate research findings. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community.  At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. would like to apply by phone or post) please email: nicola.Visas: Applicants for this role will be eligible for sponsorship to work in the UK Generous Leave : 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays. ~ Pension Scheme : Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%. ~ Occupational health services and mental health support programs. ~ Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans. ~ Work-Life Balance : ~ Childcare support allowance.  Annual leave purchase options.  Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events. ~ Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts. ~ Comprehensive training, mentoring, and a pay structure with performance-linked progression.  For more information on our great pay and benefits package please click here: Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities, regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, pregnancy, age, disability, or civil partnership, marital or family status. Diversity is essential to excellence in scientific endeavour. We want the Crick to be a place where everyone feels valued and where diversity is celebrated and seen as part of the foundation for our Institute’s success. The Crick is committed to creating equality of opportunity and promoting diversity and inclusivity. We all share in the responsibility to actively promote dignity, respect, inclusivity and equal treatment and it is our aim to ensure that these principles are reflected and implemented in all strategies, policies and practices. Read more on our website: