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  • [Photo] Hayley Page • May 19, 2017

    BACKGROUND

    The London Institute of Medical Sciences (LMS) is a large biomedical research Institute funded by the Medical Research Council, closely associated with Imperial College London at its Hammersmith Campus. The interests of research groups at the LMS are increasingly driven by the interface between experimental and computational biology. This post provides exciting opportunities to contribute to this growth area.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    You will lead a team of Bioinformaticians and computational biologists providing support to diverse research projects within a dynamic academic environment. Working with IT/computing and other bioinformatics/computational biology research groups of the LMS, the main challenges for the future are: (1) high-level direction, planning and monitoring of bioinformatics strategy, oversight and development of the bioinformatics team; (2) active engagement in data analysis, the development of tools for data integration and visualisation; (3) support the demanding and rapidly changing computational biology needs of LMS research programmes (4) identify and harness for the benefit of the LMS's science the strengths in academic Bioinformatics and computing within Imperial College; (5) develop and oversee teaching of bioinformatics at the LMS; and (6) to identify, evaluate and exploit relevant cutting-edge Bioinformatics techniques and emerging technologies that will help keep the LMS at the scientific forefront.

    REQUIREMENTS

    You will:
    • Have a broad knowledge of Bioinformatics gained over a number of years probably in different environments, as well as in-depth knowledge of required computational technologies and programming environments.
    • Determine Bioinformatics strategy for the LMS in order to deliver the Institute's long-term scientific objectives and facilitate development of Bioinformatics within the Institute.
    • Have experience of managing a team of Bioinformaticians/computational biologists and provide high-level bioinformatics support to end-users within a complex and demanding environment, gained in either the commercial or academic sectors or both.
    • Have an empathy with research (some research experience at a postgraduate level is essential) and able to work constructively and effectively with academic staff, both within the LMS and more widely within Imperial College, putting ideas across convincingly and commanding respect.
    • Be able to demonstrate success as a motivator and manager of people.
    • Be experienced in defining and managing projects, with a track record of delivery to time and budget.

    LOCALE

    London, UK

    COMPENSATION

    £42,220 - £55,342 inclusive

    HOW TO APPLY

    The MRC has a final salary pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance of 40.5 days (inclusive of bank holidays). For full details of this post and to complete an online application, visit https://mrc.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-3/xf-2f89b6693a10/candidate/so/pm/4/pl/1/opp/554-Head-of-Bioinformatics-LMS-554/en-GB and upload your CV, statement of research experience and goals, names and contacts of three scientific references along with a covering letter stating why you are applying for this role (providing evidence against the requirements of the job as per the job description and person specification). Please quote reference number LMS - 554.

    DEADLINE

    19th June 2017

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