About the person:

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria:

Hold or be about to obtain* a PhD in Computational biology, Bioinformatics, Computing science or related subjects (*must be obtained within 3 months of the closing date for the post). Significant, relevant research experience in genomics or work experience in a relevant technical/scientific role. Significant experience in managing and analysing NGS data and other big data. Experience in developing and maintaining analysis pipelines. Experience working with Linux/UNIX environments. Proficiency with python, bash, R and/or equivalent languages.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.

This post is available on a fixed term contract to 31 March 2027. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

What we offer:

Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.