At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide top-notch user support and training for a leading life science database.
- Company: Join the EMBL European Bioinformatics Institute on the Wellcome Genome Campus.
- Benefits: Flexible working, generous leave, campus facilities, and inclusive culture.
- Other info: Maternity cover position with potential extension and excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in bioinformatics while enhancing user experience.
- Qualifications: BSc/MSc in relevant fields and experience with AI tools and coding.
The predicted salary is between 39600 - 39600 £ per year.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic User Support Bioinformatician for a maternity cover position, on a time-limited contract of up to 12 months. The role will deliver high-quality user support, training, documentation and relevant AI/LLM applications as part of the European Nucleotide Archive, one of Europe's leading life science databases. You will work in the European Nucleotide Archive (ENA)-BioSamples Team at the EMBL European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI), located on the Wellcome Genome Campus near Cambridge (UK). This is an opportunity to contribute to a world-leading scientific database. You will interact with a diverse range of users and help improve our user experience across the board. Your growing awareness of user needs will help you to contribute to the shaping of our services and innovation around them.
Responsibilities
- As part of the ENA-BioSamples team, you'll work as part of a team of existing bioinformaticians, helpdesk staff and developers to deliver the highest quality service to our users.
- Assisting external users in depositing and validating data, through expert advice on our different web and programmatic submission interfaces.
- Maintaining, updating and refactoring the ENA user facing documentation.
- Working closely with internal teams to improve a
User Support Bioinformatician (Maternity Cover) employer: 1000 European Molecular Biology Laboratory
At EMBL-EBI, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that fosters innovation and professional growth. Located on the Wellcome Genome Campus near Cambridge, our team enjoys flexible working arrangements, generous leave, and access to state-of-the-art facilities, making it an ideal environment for those passionate about bioinformatics and life sciences. Join us to contribute to a world-leading scientific database while benefiting from our commitment to diversity and support for international applicants.
Contact Details:
1000 European Molecular Biology Laboratory Recruitment Team
