Senior Computational Biologist
Lead multi-omics data analysis and pipeline development at King's College London's Smart Trials Hub.
Best for:Best for experienced computational biologists with a strong background in multi-omics analysis, Python programming, and high-performance computing.
Overview
King's College London is seeking a Senior Computational Biologist to join the Smart Trials Hub within the Research Platforms Office at Guy's Hospital campus. The role involves leading the design, optimization, and integration of analysis pipelines for bulk and spatial transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and mass spectrometry data. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will deliver high-quality research services to academic and commercial clients. Candidates are expected to possess strong programming skills, expertise in multi-omics integration, and a background in high-performance computing environments.
What you'll do
- Develop, optimize, and maintain analysis pipelines for multi-omic data including bulk and spatial transcriptomics and proteomics.
- Perform data integration and statistical modeling on complex biological datasets from mass spectrometry and other high-throughput technologies.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams of biologists, data scientists, and software engineers to support academic and commercial projects.
- Ensure strict adherence to quality assurance and quality control standards to maintain data integrity and reproducibility across workflows.
- Present complex analytical findings through detailed reports, scientific publications, and presentations to various stakeholders.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in a relevant subject area, or equivalent experience gained in a research setting
Language: English; excellent written and verbal proficiency required
Instruction: English
Publications: Ability to present concepts through publications and reports
- Significant post-doctoral or equivalent industry experience in omics analysis, including spatial omics
- Strong programming skills using Python or another relevant language for data analysis
- Expertise in multi-omics data integration and statistical modeling applied to complex biological datasets
- Demonstrated experience working with high-performance computing (HPC) environments
- Experience working to quality assurance and quality control standards in a laboratory or research setting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting complex concepts
- Must have a PhD or equivalent research experience
- Typically requires three or more years of significant post-doctoral or industry experience
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-08
Submit an application through the King's College London online recruitment portal by the specified closing date. Ensure all required documentation addressing the essential and desirable criteria is attached.
- CV
- Job application form addressing essential and desirable criteria
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