Job Description
Your roleWe are seeking a coordinator to oversee incorporation of the increasingly large volumes of eukaryotic genome data into Ensembl. You will provide leadership and vision for our eukaryotic genome analysis pipelines and have extensive knowledge of genome annotation, comparative genomics, and the Ensembl infrastructure. You will be expected to work closely with all Ensembl teams to ensure data is being processed and released through Ensembl in as efficient a manner as possible, identifying and removing barriers to scaling, and maximising user impact.
You will have significant prior experience working within international consortia, where you provide leadership in global consortia in key areas such as biodiversity and pangenomics, and use you network of collaborators to identify major drivers for the future growth of data in Ensembl.You haveA Masters or PhD in genetics, genomics, or bioinformatics.Experience managing medium-sized teams, cross-team coordination and working within large international consortia.A deep understanding of genome annotation, comparative genomics, and the Ensembl infrastructure.Experience managing large genomics projects and balancing service delivery with development capacity.Advanced knowledge of Ensembl APIs, schemas, and release processes.Strong technical skills in genomics, genome annotation, experimental data types (ONT, Iso-seq, Ribo-seq), and comparative genomicsA strong network of global collaborators and experience engaging with key stakeholders.Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work across multi-institute, remote teamsYou may also haveExperience in grant writing, budgeting and reportingKnowledge of pangenomics and its relationship with genome annotationExperience with AI-ready data and assessing AI model outputsExperience with cloud, hybrid-cloud and containerisationFamiliarity with event organisation and training deliveryApply now! Benefits and Contract InformationFinancial incentives: depending on circumstances, monthly family/marriage allowance of £272 monthly child allowance of £328 per child. Non resident allowance up to £556 per month.
Annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurancesHybrid working arrangementsPrivate medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover)Generous time off : 30 days annual leave per year, in addition to eight bank holidaysRelocation package including installation grant (as applicable)Campus life: Free shuttle bus to and from work, on-site library, subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)Family benefits: On-site nursery, child sick leave, generous parental leave, holiday clubs on campus and monthly family and child allowancesContract duration: This position is a 3 year grant based contractSalary: Monthly salary starting at £4,716 after tax but excl. pension & insurances) + benefits (Total package will be dependent on family circumstances)International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Read more on our page for international applicants.Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL-EBI, we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought.
We encourage applications from women, LGBTQ+ and individuals from all nationalities.Job location: This role is based in Hinxton, near Cambridge, UK. You will be required to relocate if you are based overseas and you will receive a generous relocation package to support you.To apply, please submit a covering letter and CV via our online system. Applications will close on 04/05/2025 .TPBN1_UKTJ