Our client is a seed stage TechBio (£2.7m funding) building a platform solution for identifying drug targets for neurological diseases with in-vitro validation.
About the role:
Lead computational biology strategy for target identification in neurology , combining hands-on pipeline development with scientific leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
Lead QTL mapping and integrate multi-omics / functional genomics for target prioritisation
Build and own multi-omics pipelines (QC, normalisation, analysis)
Collaborate with ML engineers on model design, feature selection, training, evaluation, interpretation
Define and maintain knowledge graph schemas and computational evidence layers
Translate outputs into biological hypotheses and support in vitro validation & assay design
Requirements
PhD + 3 to 5 years in computational biology (multi-omic target discovery)
Strong Python, R, HPC/cloud computing
Experience with transcriptomics, proteomics, epigenomics
Proven work in target discovery, prioritisation, in silico validation
Strong statistical analysis & data visualisation
Neurology / neurodegeneration experience (preferred)
Biotech/pharma background + strong communication & problem-solving
Summary
Hands-on role driving multi-omics target discovery , integrating ML and data platforms, and working closely with experimental teams in a neurology-focused biotech.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
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