LIPID MAPS web database developer (Bioinformatics)

LIPID MAPS web database developer (Bioinformatics)

LIPID MAPS is the world’s most comprehensive database of information on biologically relevant lipids. It provides information on lipid structures, mass spectra and reactions as well as hosting analysis tools, blogs, webinars and meetings for the lipid community.

We are looking for a developer to lead the development of the web site, as well as generating new tools and infrastructure to help scientists make the best use of the data that LIPID MAPS provides.

This diverse and exciting role would suit someone with experience in writing database driven websites using modern frameworks. An interest in working with small molecule biochemists would be desirable.

The role will offer substantial opportunity to work with collaborators from around the world to develop the next generation of tools to help scientists visualise, analyse and interpret lipidomics data.

The role can be physically based at either The Babraham Institute in Cambridge where the database is hosted, or with LIPID MAPS staff in Cardiff University as a secondment. The role holder will be employed by Babraham Institute. This role reports to Simon Andrews, Head of Bioinformatics (Babraham) and will be supervised by Valerie O’Donnell, Honorary Group Leader (Babraham) and Professor of Biochemistry (Cardiff University).

Babraham Institute offer a range of options to provide a flexible working environment.

This is a limited term appointment with funding for this post expected to be available for a period of 5 years.

For more information on the work of the group, please visit our website.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 16th August 2023.

However, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early depending on the volume of applications received.

The Babraham Institute welcomes applications from all sections of society.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

The Babraham Institute holds a silver Athena SWAN award and is committed to promoting and developing a culture of excellence, diversity and mutual respect that supports the Institute’s ambitions and attracts highly motivated and talented people. The Babraham Institute abides by the principles of the government’s Disability Confident Scheme and has a positive approach to employing disabled people.

Location: Babraham Institute, Cambridge. Possibility of a secondment to Cardiff University could be considered.

Department: Bioinformatics

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract

Hours: 37

Salary: Starting salary is £32,800 per annum to £46,000 per annum (depending on experience)

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