Genomics England is a global leader in enabling genomic medicine and research, and we are seeking a Genomic Data Scientist to join our Bioinformatics Consulting team to work on genome analysis and interpretation projects.
Requirements
- Strong programming skills (R, Python) and solid background of statistical genetics.
- Demonstrable experience using whole genome sequencing data in the context of human genetics.
- Strong background in human disease genetics, preferably in rare or complex disease, demonstrated by publication record or industry track record.
- Demonstrable experience in working with long read sequencing data (preferred) or other omics modalities.
- Proven track record in one or more areas of human germline DNA analysis such as genetic association testing, population genetics, pharmacogenomics, rare disease genomics, structural variation analysis, working with complex genomic regions such as HLA/KIR/PGx.
- Experience with working in the cloud, building containers, and running pipelines using workflow languages (ideally Nextflow).
- Proven ability to communicate with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds (e.g. management, IT, R&D, biology, bioinformatics) and keep track of customer relationships, and a clear understanding of clinical and phenotypic data management and the sensitivities surrounding patient cohort data.
Benefits
- Generous Leave: 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, additional leave for long service, and the option to apply for up to 30 days of remote working abroad annually (approval required).
- Family-Friendly: Blended working arrangements, flexible working, enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave benefits.
- Pension & Financial: Defined contribution pension (Genomics England double-matches up to 10%, however you can contribute more if you wish), Life Assurance (3x salary), and a Give As You Earn scheme.
- Learning & Development: Individual learning budgets, support for training and certifications, and reimbursement for one annual professional subscription (approval required).
- Recognition & Rewards: Employee recognition programme and referral scheme.
- Health & Wellbeing: Subsidised gym membership, a free Headspace account, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme, eye tests, flu jabs.
