Senior Research Associate (Data Manager) (Fixed Term)

at  University of Cambridge

Applications are invited for a Data Manager to join the Genomics and Bioinformatics Core (GBC) within the Institute of Metabolic Science ¿ Metabolic Research Laboratories at the Clinical School, University of Cambridge.
The GBC provides analytical and data management support to research groups within the Metabolic Research Laboratories (MRL) and covers aspects of genomics such as genome sequencing and single-cell approaches, in addition to broader data integration efforts across multiple types of ’omics data. This specific role provides management oversight and training in all data management activities in the GBC.

This role has two main purposes:

• Ensures that the data emerging from the institute is handled, processed and stored appropriately, with a particular focus on ensuring the proper handling and storage of sensitive human clinical and other participant identifiable data. The technical leadership involves supporting projects across a range of different scientific groups, collaborating with teams to deliver data services that support various areas of genomics and functional genomics research. The technology and regulatory framework in this area moves rapidly, and the role holder will provide the necessary technical direction to develop and execute a long-term strategy for collecting, managing, storage and transfer of data.
• Leads on training institute investigators on ‘Data FAIRification’, ensuring data is Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable. This is a major pillar in our Wellcome funded ‘Discovery Research Platform’, which funds the GBC.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 March 2030 in the first instance.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check, a health assessment and a security check.
Click the ‘Apply’ button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Research Associate (SRA) level; appointment as an SRA will require evidence of an independent research reputation. Due to the levels of skills and experience required we anticipate making an appointment either on the RA scale or towards the bottom of the SRA scale.
Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.
Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.
Approval to Senior Research Associate is subject to Faculty Board approval.
Closing date: 15th December 2024
Date of interview: To be confirmed
Please quote reference RG42179 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK

• Ensures that the data emerging from the institute is handled, processed and stored appropriately, with a particular focus on ensuring the proper handling and storage of sensitive human clinical and other participant identifiable data. The technical leadership involves supporting projects across a range of different scientific groups, collaborating with teams to deliver data services that support various areas of genomics and functional genomics research. The technology and regulatory framework in this area moves rapidly, and the role holder will provide the necessary technical direction to develop and execute a long-term strategy for collecting, managing, storage and transfer of data.
• Leads on training institute investigators on ‘Data FAIRification’, ensuring data is Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable. This is a major pillar in our Wellcome funded ‘Discovery Research Platform’, which funds the GBC