At a Glance
- Tasks: Support users, curate workflows, and train on the Galaxy platform for life scientists.
- Company: Earlham Institute, a leader in biological research and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Full-time role with a 2-year contract and potential for career advancement.
- Why this job: Join a cutting-edge project that enhances scientific research accessibility and sustainability.
- Qualifications: BSc/MSc in relevant fields and experience with scientific workflows and programming.
The predicted salary is between 46500 - 46500 £ per year.
Applications are invited for a Galaxy Workflow Expert to join the Research Faculty of the Earlham Institute, based in Norwich, UK.
Background: BioFAIR is a UK federated digital research infrastructure designed to connect existing services, communities, and expertise to build a cohesive national ecosystem for Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reproducible (FAIR) data. As one of the BioFAIR Spokes, the Methods Commons will provide access to trusted and robust analysis platforms, workflows, and tools to UK life scientists. Within this ecosystem, Galaxy serves as an open-source, web-based platform that makes complex computational research accessible, reproducible, and transparent.
The role: The Galaxy Workflow Expert will deliver expert user support, workflow curation, and training for Galaxy within the BioFAIR Methods Commons’ Concierge Service, while contributing to the Horizon Europe ESG4Stars project on tool energy and runtime optimisation. In this role, you will develop skills in FAIR workflow curation, quality assurance, green computing and tool profiling, and modern CRM-led user support strategies.
The ideal candidate: Candidates should have a BSc/MSc in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Molecular Biology, or a related biological/quantitative discipline, with previous experience in developing, running, debugging, and publishing scientific workflows. They should have proficiency in modern programming and scripting languages used in scientific data analysis (e.g. Python, Bash, or R). Good communication, interpersonal, and organisation skills with the ability to work independently and across distributed teams are also required.
Additional information: This is a full-time post for a contract of 2 years. Salary on appointment will be within the range £38,000 to £46,500 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. This role does not meet the full salary requirements set by UKVI to allow for visa sponsorship. However, some individuals may still be eligible for visa sponsorship depending on their personal circumstances. Please note, the occupation code for this role is 2134, which is not on the immigration salary list. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy. The closing date for applications will be 17 September 2026.
Galaxy Workflow Expert in Norwich employer: Euraxess
Earlham Institute is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Norwich, UK, where innovation meets collaboration in the biological sciences. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development through hands-on experience in cutting-edge research and access to a supportive community that values diversity and inclusion. Join us to contribute to meaningful projects that advance scientific knowledge while enjoying a culture that prioritises work-life balance and well-being.
