Bioinformatics Developer

About the team and role

The Ensembl Project based at the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) develops free, comprehensive genome data services for a worldwide audience, distributing gene and genome data through an online genome browser and publicly accessible databases and APIs. We are seeking a highly motivated, talented, and experienced Bioinformatics Developer to contribute to Ensembl's variation and phenotype resources.

In the Ensembl Variation team, we build workflows for the aggregation and annotation of large-scale data from public archives. We develop tools for data access, visualisation, and variant interpretation, including the widely-used Ensembl Variant Effect Predictor (Ensembl VEP) tool. Improvements in sequencing technology and the development of novel techniques are generating new data types and datasets which are increasing in size and complexity. These data need efficient management and intuitive presentation to reach their full scientific potential, improving our understanding of genetic disease, evolution, and population genetics. We collaborate with clinical research scientists, genomics researchers, and standards-setting communities to help guide development of our services.

Your role

This position offers a motivated candidate an exciting opportunity to contribute to highly-used open-source bioinformatics resources and to develop domain knowledge in a fast-moving scientific area. You will work closely with a team of bioinformaticians and developers and interact with other groups at the EMBL-EBI and beyond.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining tools for the functional annotation and prioritisation of genomics variants, including Ensembl VEP.
• Developing, maintaining, and running efficient methods for management of and access to large-scale variation data for community use and to power the Ensembl website.
• Investigating and integrating new sources of genomic variation, phenotype association data, and prediction tools.
• Collaborating with members of the wider Ensembl team on specific development projects and to coordinate regular data and software releases.
• Liaising with other groups at EMBL-EBI and external collaborators to add new functionalities to our tools and agree on community standards for data representation.
• Supporting our users and presenting our work at internal meetings and scientific conferences.

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Contract length : 3 years (project based)

Salary : Grade 5 - 6 monthly salary from £3,229 - £3,612 plus financial allowances based on personal circumstances. Excluding pension and insurance contributions.

Interviews : We plan to hold interviews remotely to invited candidates end of August 2025.

Hybrid Working : At EMBL-EBI we are pleased to offer hybrid working options for all our employees. A dedicated desk will be available everyday, but most of our team choose to work two days on site and three from home.

Why join us

Do something meaningful

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.

Join a culture of innovation

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. Watch this video to see how EMBL-EBI makes an impact.

Enjoy lots of benefits :

For detailed information please visit our employee benefits page here.

What else you need to know

Closing Date

10 / 08 / 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr