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Computational Biologist

Applications close: 12th April 2026

•   Starting salary in the range: £35,000 - £50,000 (dependent upon experience) per annum.
•   Job Ref: MI/26/05
•   Duration – non-time limited role

About the role:

They are currently looking for a passionate and motivated Computational Biologist to work collaboratively within the Computational Biology Support Team. The Computational Biology Support Team is closely linked to the core facilities within the CRUK Manchester Institute, which operate a wide range of advanced genomics technologies, including Illumina deep sequencing data, mass spectrometry, and advanced imaging. The team is responsible for the experimental design, validation, pre-processing, analysis and interpretation of datasets generated by these core facilities and, most importantly, provides analysis services to the research groups within the Institute. The team work collaboratively to provide high-quality computational biology to support different groups’ research programmes and make use of a dedicated on-site High Performance Computing Facility managed by a separate Scientific Computing Team.

About you:

You will have a degree in Computational Biology/Bioinformatics/Applied Mathematics/ Statistics/Computer Science /Physics (or related discipline) along with relevant experience in analysing high-throughput multi-omics data sets OR a relevant postgraduate degree in Computational Biology/ Bioinformatics/Applied Mathematics /Statistics/Computer Science/Physics (or related discipline). A PhD in Computational Biology is desirable. You will have excellent interpersonal skills with ability to establish effective working relationships and build networks. You will have high levels of organisational and time management skills and the ability to prioritise and handle competing demands and work to deadlines with limited supervision.

Why choose Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute?

The Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute (www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk), an Institute of The University of Manchester (www.manchester.ac.uk), is a world-leading centre for excellence in cancer research. The Institute is core funded by Cancer Research UK (www.cancerresearchuk.org), the largest independent cancer research organisation in the world. In spring 2023 the Institute moved into the new Paterson Building, a £150 million flagship purpose-built biomedical research centre directly attached to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust (www.christie.nhs.uk), in South Manchester.

They are partnered with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, one of the largest cancer treatment centres in Europe. These factors combine to provide an exceptional environment in which to pursue basic, translational and clinical research programmes.

Their aim is to understand the fundamental basis of cancer and apply that knowledge to developing new treatment strategies for cancer patients. Their advanced research programmes span a spectrum of cancer research, from the molecular and cellular basis of cancer through to drug discovery, translational research and clinical trials.
The Institute has access to outstanding laboratory facilities and exceptional core services, including next generation sequencing, microarrays, confocal microscopy, bioinformatics, histology and mass-spectrometry.
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