Wellcome Centre for Human Genetics, Biochemistry Phase II, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3DQ
We have an exciting opportunity for a Data/Analytics Engineer to join the Oxford Genomics Centre (OGC), at the Wellcome Centre for Human Genetics, Nuffield Department of Medicine.
You will be responsible for developing solutions for managing high-throughput genomic data in a proactive group that focuses on exceptional service, seeking new challenges to solve and new technologies to exploit. You will maintain the production and development servers for the LIMS, including backup/recovery plans and management of hardware and software upgrades, provide data import/export between LIMS and CRM systems and to develop additional modules such as inventory/sample/bioinformatics tracking databases. You will contribute to the development of web interfaces for the management of OGC projects, including designing and building a front-end user interface with status reports and interactivity, and write clean, efficient and readable code for the management and processing of high-throughput genomic data.
It is essential that you hold a degree in computer science, software development or subject involving extensive computer programming. You will have a track record of crafting high-quality software, and experience in at least one high-level programming language, preferably Python, experience of Linux systems and shell scripting, and experience of relational database management systems, preferably PostgreSQL. You will have knowledge of modern web standards – HTML5, CSS, Javascript and experience. It is essential that you have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to interact well with colleagues from a variety of backgrounds.
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.
This position is offered full time on a fixed-term contract until 30 November 2023 with the possibility of extension and is funded by the Department.
Only applications received before 12 midday on Wednesday 18 May 2022 will be considered. Please quote 156800 on all correspondence.
