Bioinformatics Data Engineer

University of Liverpool - Faculty of Health and Life Sciences (HLS) - Institute of Systems, Molecular & Integrative Biology - Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Systems Biology

Location:	Liverpool, Hybrid
Salary:	£39,906 to £46,049 p.a. Grade 7
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On:	28th October 2025
Closes:	18th December 2025
Job Ref:	101193

The groups of Andy Jones and Dan Rigden at the University of Liverpool are recruiting for a Wellcome Trust-funded project: "Next generation genome annotation for eukaryotic pathogens and vectors, using artificial intelligence."

We seek a bioinformatician with expertise and interest in pipeline development and genome annotation. You will develop and deploy new pipelines to analyse and annotate pan-genomes, making data widely available via VEuPathDB.

The position is available for 3 years, with the possibility of extension to 5 years.

If you are still awaiting your PhD to be awarded you will be appointed at Grade 6, spine point 30. Upon written confirmation that you have been awarded your PhD, your salary will be increased to Grade 7, spine point 31.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Closing Date: 18 November 2026

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