Bioinformatician (Fixed Term)

Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned medical research institute in Cambridge is seeking a Bioinformatician for the Bioinformatics Core Facility. The role involves providing expert support to researchers in data processing, statistical analysis, and the development of analysis workflows. Candidates must have a degree in a scientific discipline, a postgraduate degree, and experience in bioinformatics. The position is fixed-term until 31 March 2027, with a salary range of £42,254-£56,535. Shortlisted candidates should be available to start work as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Experience in consulting with non-computational research scientists.
• Publication record in peer-reviewed articles.
• Experience in computational analysis of high-throughput molecular biology experiments.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support to research scientists in data processing and analysis.
• Develop analysis workflows and provide training.
• Contribute to various support tasks as a team member.

Skills

Basic programming or scripting skills

Experience in cluster computing

Statistical analysis

Feature identification

Education

Degree in a scientific or computational discipline

Postgraduate degree (PhD)

Tools

Mass-spectrometry based proteomics

Proteomics data processing

Job description

# Bioinformatician (Fixed Term)The Medical Research Council Toxicology Unit is an internationally renowned institution focussed on the delivery of field-changing mechanistic insights into toxicology and disease. We are looking for a Bioinformatician to join the Bioinformatics Core Facility at the Toxicology Unit, providing expert support to research scientists in data processing, statistical analysis, integration and visualisation of disparate datasets, development of analysis workflows, and training. You will contribute to various support and training tasks as part of a team under the supervision of the Facility Manager and the Academic Lead.A degree in a scientific or computational discipline is required together with a postgraduate degree (PhD) and/or experience in bioinformatics or computational biology. Experience in consulting with non-computational research scientists on experimental design and bioinformatics analysis and/or publication record of meaningful analysis roles in peer reviewed articles is highly desirable.Basic programming or scripting skills and experience in cluster computing are required together with experience in computational analysis of high-throughput molecular biology experiments.Expert knowledge and ability to work in the following areas is essential:Mass-spectrometry based proteomics;Processing of proteomics data including working with raw data; Statistical analysis, and feature identification;Helping researchers in interpretation of the statistical analysisGiven the short term tenure of this position candidates must be able to start work as soon as possible.Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 March 2027Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.Further information about the Toxicology Unit can be found on our website:Please quote reference PU48490 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.### Department/location### Salary£42,254-£56,535### ReferencePU48490### Category### Date published12 January 2026### Closing date26 January 2026