Expression Atlas Data Production Project Leader : Hinxton, Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Job Description

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Project Leader to head the data production efforts of Expression Atlas and coordinate releases.

The goal of Expression Atlas is to provide information about the expression of different molecules, genes, proteins and metabolites in different tissues, developmental stages and conditions. In addition

You will be responsible for managing the Atlas data production team that deals with curation and running the data production pipelines for Expression Atlas. You will be contributing directly to the development of data production pipelines for proteomic and metabolomic data and overseeing the running and development of the meta-analysis pipelines that will support the inference of molecular expression signatures. In addition, you will be involved in the following activities:

• Investigating and incorporating new tools into the pipelines
• Contributing to deploying our pipelines on the EMBASSY cloud
• Collaborating with other members of the team, web developers and RNA-Seq bioinformaticians to ensure successful outcome of our data releases.
• Collaborating with other EMBL-EBI resources
• Collaborating with external partners
• Contributing to publications describing data sets and processes.

At EMBL-EBI, we help scientists realise the potential of ‘big data’ in biology by enabling them to exploit complex information to make discoveries that benefit mankind. Working for EMBL-EBI gives you an opportunity to apply your skills and energy for the greater good. As part of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), we are a non-profit, intergovernmental organisation funded by 23 member states and two associate member states and proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are located on the Wellcome Genome Campus near Cambridge in the UK, and our 600 staff are engineers, technicians, scientists and other professionals from all over the world.

Qualifications and Experience

Required skills and experience include:

• A PhD in Bioinformatics or equivalent.
• Significant experience with computational analysis of expression data (RNA-Seq, proteomics or metabolomics)
• Familiarity with meta-analyses and problems of batch correction

The ideal candidate would additionally have:

• Experience working in large scientific projects
• Previous management experience

Our ideal candidate will be self-motivated and capable of working both independently and with a closely interacting team of scientists in an international academic environment. This post offers the challenges and the excitement of working at the forefront of genomics and clinical data, and as such requires an eager individual with excellent communication skills.

Benefits

EMBL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation. The remuneration package comprises a competitive salary, a comprehensive pension scheme and health insurance, educational and other family related benefits where applicable, as well as financial support for relocation and installation.

We have an informal culture, international working environment and excellent professional development opportunities but one of the really amazing things about us is the concentration of technical and scientific expertise – something you probably won’t find anywhere else.

If you’ve ever visited the campus you’ll have experienced first-hand our friendly, collegial and supportive atmosphere, set in the beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside. Our staff also enjoy excellent sports facilities including a gym, a free shuttle bus, an on-site nursery, cafés and restaurant and a library.

Application Instructions

To apply please submit a covering letter and CV, with two referees, through our online system.

Additional Information

Applications are welcome from all nationalities - visa information will be discussed in more depth with applicants selected for interview.

EMBL-EBI is committed to achieving gender balance and strongly encourages applications from women, who are currently under-represented at all levels. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

The initial contract is for a period of three years with the possibility of a fixed-term extension.

Applications will close at 23:00 GMT on the date listed above.