Senior Bioinformatician in Single-cell and Spatial Multiomics

About the role

The University of Oxford is seeking an experienced bioinformatician to join a multidisciplinary team at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology. The role bridges academia and industry, focusing on histopathological and omics analyses of samples from a Takeda‑sponsored clinical study of Crohn's Disease.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain computational pipelines for integration of single‑cell and spatial multi‑omics data.
• Design new methodologies to analyse histopathological and omics datasets.
• Identify, define and plan new research projects related to disease pathway discovery.
• Coordinate the analysis of large‑scale omics data sets and ensure reproducibility.
• Collaborate with clinicians, biologists and industry partners to translate findings into potential therapeutic targets.

Required profile

• PhD or equivalent experience in bioinformatics, computational biology or a related field.
• Proven experience in single‑cell and spatial multi‑omics research.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and scientific communication abilities.

Required skills

• Single‑cell omics analysis
• Spatial multi‑omics techniques
• Computational pipeline development
• Omics data integration
• Histopathological data analysis

What we offer

• Competitive salary (£49,119‑£55,031 per annum) with pensionable Oxford University weighting.
• 38 days annual leave and contributory pension scheme.
• Childcare services, family leave schemes and cycle loan scheme.
• Discounted travel options and access to university sports and social clubs.