Bioinformatician (Fixed Term)

A Bioinformatician position is available in the Waller Laboratory to work on a Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation - funded project pursuing a mechanistic understanding of the process of endosymbiosis using dinoflagellate algae as models.

The position is to analyse existing quantitative RNA-seq and proteomics data with the aims of examining the correlations between transcript and protein levels, and the regulatory networks in these symbiotic partnerships using Weighted Gene Co-expression Networks (WGCNS) analysis.

The successful candidate will have proficiency in either Python or R languages. Experience with differential expression analysis is desired, as is experience with non-model organisms and phylogenetics. Ability to work both as part of a team, and independently, coupled with excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills are required.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2027, in the first instance.

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For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Ross Waller via rfw26@cam.ac.uk

For queries regarding the application process, please contact the Biochemistry HR Team via: personnel@bioc.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference PH49145 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Key information

Department/location

Department of Biochemistry

Salary

£35,608-£46,049

Reference

PH49145

Category

Academic-related

Date published

16 April 2026

Closing date

14 May 2026