Bioinformatician - Computational Genetics

Grade UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum. School of Regeneration and Repair / Centre for Inflammation Research. Full‑time: 35 hours per week. Fixed‑term: 24 months contract.

We are seeking a motivated researcher to support the integration and analysis of large‑scale genomic and clinical datasets across nationally significant research programmes, including GenOMICC and ISARIC4C. The post holder will develop and optimise analytical pipelines and data workflows, working closely with researchers, clinicians and data specialists to enable high‑impact research into severe disease and critical illness.

Please include the following documents in your application:

• CV
• Cover letter

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive staff benefits, including generous annual leave, defined benefits pension, a wide range of staff discounts, family‑friendly initiatives and flexible work options.

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of its commitment to gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBTQ+ equality. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and particularly encourage applications from women, as they are currently under‑represented at this level within our area.

• Closing date for applications: 29 July 2026, 11:59 pm (UK time).
• Interviews will be held within 2–3 weeks of the advert closing date.

As a world‑leading research‑intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values‑led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages. The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role, depending on specific circumstances.