Organisation/Company: EMBL-EBI - European Bioinformatics Institute
Research Field: Biological sciences
Country: United Kingdom
Application Deadline: 16 Mar 2025 - 21:59 (UTC)
Type of Contract: Permanent
Job Status: Full-time
Offer Description
Team Leader - European Nucleotide Archive
EMBL-EBI - European Bioinformatics Institute
Hinxton, United Kingdom
Are you ready to lead the future of global genomics data sharing? The European Nucleotide Archive (ENA), a cornerstone of the international genomics community, is searching for a leader to guide its evolution in an era of unprecedented genomics-driven scientific discovery. This is a unique opportunity to shape the way genomic information is preserved, shared, and leveraged to address the most pressing challenges, from understanding biodiversity to supporting global pathogen data sharing.
As the Team Leader for ENA and BioSamples, you will oversee one of the world's largest and most vital bioinformatics resources, ensuring its continued impact and relevance in a changing scientific and technological landscape. You will collaborate with global partners, drive innovation, and inspire a dedicated team to deliver cutting-edge solutions for the life sciences community.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Vision and Strategy: Define and execute a bold, future-focused vision for ENA and BioSamples.
* Leadership: Inspire and empower a multidisciplinary team to deliver world-class services.
* Global Collaboration: Strengthen partnerships with international data sharing initiatives.
* User-Centric Innovation: Engage with the scientific community to anticipate their needs.
* Sustainability and Scalability: Pioneer service innovations to ensure long-term scalability and sustainability.
* Advocacy and Outreach: Champion ENA's role in enabling breakthroughs in genomics.
About You:
You are a proven leader with a deep understanding of genomics, bioinformatics, and the transformative potential of data in the life sciences.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
* Advanced degree (PhD preferred) in genomics, bioinformatics, or a related field;
* Proven leadership experience in scientific data management;
* Strong knowledge of nucleotide sequence data;
* Experience in developing scalable big data systems;
* Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills;
* Demonstrated ability to innovate and deliver results.
Apply now! Benefits and Contract Information:
* Financial incentives: Monthly family/marriage allowance, child allowance, and other financial benefits.
* Hybrid working arrangements.
* Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family.
* Generous time off: 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Relocation package including installation grant.
* Contract duration: 5-year contract renewable up to 9 years.
To apply, please submit a covering letter and CV via our online system. Applications will close on 16/03/2025.
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