Ensembl Dataflow Coordinator

We 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 your network of collaborators to identify major drivers for the future growth of data in Ensembl.

You have:

• A Master’s 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 genomics.
• A 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 teams.

You may also have:

• Experience in grant writing, budgeting and reporting.
• Knowledge of pangenomics and its relationship with genome annotation.
• Experience with AI-ready data and assessing AI model outputs.
• Experience with cloud, hybrid-cloud and containerisation.
• Familiarity with event organisation and training delivery.

Contract length: 3 years (grant based contract)

Salary: Monthly salary starting at £4,716 after tax but excluding pension and insurance contributions. Plus generous benefits.

Other Helpful Information:

• Interviews would likely take place early June 2025 remotely.
• Our team works in a Hybrid pattern and this role would require at least 3 days spent working from the office.

Why join us:

At EMBL-EBI you can apply your talent and passion to accelerate science and tackle some of humankind's greatest challenges. EMBL-EBI, part of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory, is a worldwide leader in the storage, analysis and dissemination of large biological datasets. We provide the global research community with access to publicly available databases and tools which are crucial for the advancement of healthcare, food security, and biodiversity.

We are located on the Wellcome Genome Campus, alongside other prominent research and biotech organisations, and surrounded by beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside. This is a highly collaborative and inclusive community where our employees enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. We are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued, supported and empowered to reach their professional potential.

Enjoy Lots Of Benefits:

• Financial incentives: Monthly family, child and non-resident allowances, annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances.
• Flexible working arrangements - including hybrid working patterns.
• Private 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 public holidays.
• Relocation package including installation grant (if required).
• 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, 10 days of child sick leave, generous parental leave, holiday clubs on campus and monthly family and child allowances.
• Benefits for non-UK residents: Visa exemption, education grant for private schooling, financial support to travel back to your home country every second year and a monthly non-resident allowance.

For detailed information please visit our employee benefits page.

What else you need to know:

• International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions.
• Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL, we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women, LGBTQ+ & individuals from all nationalities.

How to apply: To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system. Applications will close at 23:59 CET on the date shown below. We aim to provide a response within two weeks after the closing date.

Closing Date: 06/07/2025