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DESCRIPTION

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Senior Bioinformatician/Bioinformatician (depending on experience) with good programming knowledge to work in the Garnett Group - Translational Cancer Genomics.

We have the world's largest public database of cancer drug sensitivity data as well as a wealth of genetic information from human tumours and cancer cell lines. A unique opportunity has arisen for you to take an important role in developing the informatics resources to support our research. This involves developing and maintaining our laboratory tracking and data processing systems, as well as ensuring the safe and secure storage of large-scale datasets. You will collaborate with laboratory biologists to establish and support their IT requirements. Our systems are designed to facilitate data sharing within the institute, with our international collaborators, and with the wider scientific community via our website http://www.cancerrxgene.org. The role encompasses all stages of software development from initial design to support.

The Genomics of Drug Sensitivity in Cancer project (http://www.cancerRxgene.org) aims to identify molecular features of human cancers that predict response to anti-cancer therapies. To achieve our goal, we are screening a wide range of anti-cancer therapeutics against a large number of genetically characterized human cancer cell lines and correlating drug sensitivity with extensive genetic data. This information can be used to improve the efficacy of cancer treatment by finding those patients most likely to benefit from a specific therapy.

The project is part of a comprehensive Wellcome Trust funded collaboration between The Cancer Genome Project at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute and the Center for Molecular Therapeutics, Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, USA.

This post would suite a candidate with a strong aptitude for programming, e.g. using Perl, Python or Java, or perhaps the R statistical programming language. Experience of working with databases (e.g. Oracle or MySQL) will be an advantage. If necessary in-post training and support will be provided for the candidate.

You will be working with the latest technology in a freethinking and dynamic environment. We are looking for an individual who has good communication skills and enjoys working in a multi-disciplinary team environment. The position is based at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute and is available immediately.

Essential Skills:

Proficiency in PERL or other programming language, e.g., Java, Python, R
Experience using and developing databases, e.g., Oracle, MySql
Ability to communicate effectively internally at all levels and with select external individuals
Able to present internally
Ability to organise own workload

Ideal Skills:

Experience in Web programming, e.g., Javascript/AJAX/JQuery
Experience in software development
BSc in scientific discipline
MSc in Computer Science, Bioinformatics or related field
Experience of molecular biology/cancer biology/pharmacogenomics

COMPENSATION

Salary GBP 31,033 to GBP 39,142 per annum depending on experience Senior Bioinformatician)

Salary GBP 24,226 to GBP 30,537 per annum depending on experience (Bioinformatician)

Our Benefits include: Defined Benefit Pension Scheme, Group Income Protection, Healthcare scheme, Childcare Vouchers, Nursery and 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays. We also have a gym, two cafes, a nursery, dining facilities, and a free campus bus service. Our thriving Sports and Social Club provides many opportunities to meet with people working across the campus.

TERMS

Fixed term post until February 2017

ABOUT US

The Sanger Institute is a charitably funded research centre focused on understanding the role of genetics in health and disease. We use state of the art large-scale genomic approaches to drive world-leading projects to uncover the basis of genetic and infectious disease. Our goal is to provide results that can be translated into diagnostics, treatments or therapies that reduce global health burdens.

The Institute is located near Cambridge, UK on the stunning Wellcome Trust Genome Campus. This growing and dynamic site is the British hub of genomic science. It hosts the European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI), the Centre for Therapeutic Target Validation, a Biodata Innovation Centre and will soon host Genomics England Limited's 100,000 Genomes Sequencing Centre. It is an excellent environment in which to work and collaborate with researchers on campus and around the world and benefit from cross-fertilisation of ideas.

To help researchers to develop their skills and networks, the Institute hosts a range of scientific seminars with internal and invited speakers, scientific group meetings and skills development workshops. In addition the Campus is home to the Wellcome Trust Advanced Course and Scientific Conferences programme and the Wellcome Trust Conference Centre.

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit https://jobs.sanger.ac.uk/wd/plsql/wd_portal.show_job?p_web_site_id=1764&p_web_page_id=238237

Please include a covering letter and CV with your application.

DEADLINE

Closing date for applications: 29th November 2015, however applications will be considered and reviewed on an on-going basis and therefore the post may be filled before the deadline.

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