Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Job title:
Senior Bioinformatician
Company
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Job description
The Senior Bioinformatician will deliver RBG Kew’s mission by managing and leading the bioinformatics team allocated to a major programme to sequence 20,000 fungi and lichen specimens held by RBG Kew’s fungarium and the Natural History Museum (NHM). Over a 4-year period, the project will adopt a mixed approach of whole genome sequencing and barcoding techniques. Containing more than 1.25 million specimens including 50,000 type specimens of worldwide origin, Kew’s fungarium is home to the largest and most complete fungal collection in the world, with many specimens being only available at Kew.The Senior Bioinformatician will be responsible for managing and leading the bioinformatics team and designing the analytical strategy of the project, including computational needs. The post will successfully develop project software systems necessary to ensure the completion of data processing generated by the Fungarium Sequencing project. The Senior Bioinformatician will participate in training programs and contribute to the preparation of scientific outputs.Hours of workFull timeContract TypeFixed Term (FTA)Contract end date31st March 2028Salary£43,123 – £50,059 per annum (pro rata), depending on skills and experience [Band E]DirectorateScienceLocationKew Gardens, RichmondClosing Date20/10/2024Documents(PDF, 1924.01kb)
(PDF, 176.66kb)More detailsWe are seeking candidates with experience leading bioinformatics teams and designing genomics pipelines. Experience of assembly and analysis of high-throughput sequence data, and of compiling, handling and analysing a variety of large datasets is essential. Knowledge in phylogenomics and/or comparative genomics is expected. Experience in fungal genomics and/or processing of genomes generated from old collections will be a plus. You will have a PhD degree, or a relevant equivalent qualification, in a science discipline.This is a 4-year, fixed-term position within the Science Directorate.This role is based at Kew and the NHM, with some other UK travel required.Please upload a copy of your research CV to support your application. This should include your bioinformatics experience, and publication and funding record, as well as any other relevant information to demonstrate your track record as a senior bioinformatician or research scientist e.g. scientific honours and panel / committee memberships, PhD supervision etc.The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi.The salary for this position is £43,123 – £50,059 per annum (pro rata), depending on skills and experience [Band E]Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through the online portal, by clicking “Apply for this job”.We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.No agencies please.
Expected salary
£43123 – 50059 per year
Location
Kew, Greater London – Richmond, Greater London
Job date
Fri, 04 Oct 2024 22:49:50 GMT
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