Hybrid IRR Research Data Analyst chez Edinburgh University Group
Edinburgh University Group · Edinburgh, Royaume-Uni · Hybrid
- Professional
- Bureau à Edinburgh
Grade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum
CMVM / Institute for Regeneration and Repair
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term: 3 years
The Opportunity:
This post will be part of a new developing section within our Single Cell and Spatial Biology Facility, joining our current bioinformatician in creating an Institute-wide bioinformatics resource, managing the analysis of bioinformatics projects and training researchers in bioinformatic techniques. Teamwork is essential for success in this role and an ability to adapt and apply new knowledge in this evolving area of data analysis.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Undergraduate in biological sciences and master’s in bioinformatics
Or Undergraduate in bioinformatics-related sciences and masters/experience in biology
Or Relevant work experience in progressively more demanding roles.
- Experience working as Bioinformatician in single cell/nuclei RNAseq analysis with experience in using the tools such as CellRanger, Seurat, Bioconductor packages, Velocyto, ShinyCell etc
- Experience of teaching bioinformatics
- Strong theoretical and practical knowledge in cell biology
- Excellent interpersonal and time management skills
The post will be based within the single-cell multiomics facility, part of the Institute for Regeneration and Repair, University of Edinburgh: www.ed.ac.uk/regeneration-repair
For further information, please contact Anna Williams at [email protected] or Nadine Bestard Cuche [email protected]
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Application Information
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
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On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 4th September 2025.
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About Company
IRR (Director: Prof Stuart Forbes) has a 5-year income of over £200M and supports over 800 staff and 200 students within a collaborative hub for commercial, clinical and academic endeavour. We are based on the Edinburgh Bioquarter campus. Our three main centres are the Centre for Reproductive Health (CRH), the Centre for Regenerative Medicine (CRM), and the Centre for Inflammation Research (CIR). Bringing together world leading research expertise to drive understanding and deliver clinical and translational outcomes. IRR contains staff and students from two colleges (CMVM and CSE) and 4 Schools add to the complexity of the role.
IRR has a work environment built on trust and encourages the very best talent from all backgrounds and at all levels to join us as a diverse team strengthens our ability to innovate and support the cutting-edge world leading research we aspire to. We collaborate widely to advance understanding and knowledge as outlined in the University’s Strategy 2030. Employees and students are supported and empowered to build, shape and inform aspects of our culture in areas such as sustainability, mental health and wellbeing. Our team is ambitious, acts with integrity and demonstrates commitment to progress and impact.
In aiming to be an accessible employer and creating an inclusive environment, we encourage applicants who wish to work flexibly (including part-time, condensed hours and other forms). https://www.ed.ac.uk/regeneration-repair
