User Experience; UX) Designer . EMBL-EBI

# User Experience (UX) DesignerEMBL-EBI, Hinxton, UKPublic health

Public sector

Our Pick## Why this work mattersEMBL-EBI provides the world's most comprehensive suite of freely available biological data resources and tools, directly enabling life science research into human health, food security, and biodiversity.

This job was selected as “Our Pick” because the hiring organization is particularly good for the world.

View the full listing and apply →Listed 16 Oct 2026 ·
** Apply by 11 Nov 2026
** Applications are handled by EMBL-EBI, not by Hard Problems.## About EMBL-EBIEMBL-EBI (European Bioinformatics Institute), part of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory, is a worldwide leader in the storage, analysis and dissemination of large biological datasets. It provides the global research community with access to publicly available databases and tools that are crucial for the advancement of healthcare, food security and biodiversity.

EMBL-EBI is located on the Wellcome Genome Campus in Hinxton, Cambridgeshire.### The role

This is a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract within EMBL-EBI's Digital Experience (DX) team. The DX team shapes connected, accessible digital services around users' needs to help bring EMBL-EBI's mission to life: making life science data freely available and supporting scientific discovery. The role sits within a multidisciplinary team and covers the full design lifecycle, from research and discovery through to prototyping, delivery and continuous improvement.

Preference will be given to candidates available to start in December 2026 or January 2027. Relocation support is not available for this position.### What you would do
* Plan and conduct user interviews, usability tests, workshops and feedback sessions.
* Turn qualitative and quantitative evidence into clear insights and priorities.
* Create user flows, information architectures, wireframes, prototypes and accessible interface designs.
* Simplify complex workflows and data-rich experiences without losing essential detail.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout discovery and delivery stages.
* Contribute to design systems, reusable patterns and clear UX documentation.
* Champion accessibility, inclusive design and evidence-informed decision-making.
* Use AI and other emerging tools thoughtfully within the design process to support exploration, prototyping and iteration, while critically evaluating their outputs, limitations and impact on users.### What they are looking for
* Professional experience in UX or product design, ideally in a scientific, technical or data-intensive environment.
* A portfolio demonstrating user research, interaction design, prototyping and delivered outcomes.
* Experience planning, conducting and synthesising user research and usability testing.
* Strong skills in Figma or comparable design and prototyping tools.
* Practical knowledge of accessibility and WCAG standards.
* The ability to communicate design decisions clearly and work effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues.
* A collaborative, organised and adaptable approach, with confidence in learning new and unfamiliar concepts.

Nice to have:
* An interest in, or experience with, responsible AI-enabled design and research methods.
* Experience contributing to design systems, reusable components or shared UX standards.
* Experience designing data-rich products or services for specialist and international audiences.
* Knowledge of analytics, front-end technologies or Agile and Lean UX practices.### Working arrangements

The role is based in Hinxton, Cambridgeshire, on the Wellcome Genome Campus, with hybrid working arrangements available. A free shuttle bus to and from campus is provided.### Pay and benefits

Monthly…