Research Fellow in Computational Biology (3470226BJ)

The Role: 

We are seeking an outstanding computational biologist to join the BioFAIR Pathfinder project to develop computational framework for gene regulatory network (GRN) inference methods in single-cell genomics.

The project involves curating, harmonising single-cell and multimodal datasets, containerising and running, comparing GRN inference tools as a community resource. The role includes contributing to peer-reviewed publications and developing community, training and engagement opportunities with BioFAIR and ELIXIR-UK Southampton node. 

You will join the collaborative interdisciplinary environment within the School of Biological Sciences, working alongside a growing computational genomics community at Southampton. You will have access to IRIDIS HPC, with support from RSEs, and also collaborate nationally through BioFAIR project and ELIXIR-UK Southampton Node. 

About you: 

You will have a quantitative or RSE background and an interest in applying computational and data-driven methods to single-cell genomics and gene regulation. We are looking for someone who can work confidently with large and varied single-cell datasets, and who enjoys developing, benchmarking, and testing new analytical approaches.

Experience in single-cell bioinformatics, containerisation, and workflow development will be critical to the role, and we are interested in your ability to think clearly, learn new methods, and work well with others. The Pathfinder project has a community engagement aspect and will require someone who is comfortable engaging with researchers from different disciplines and institutions across UK and FAIR data community. 

Alongside the project, the role comes with benefits that will make your life easier, such as a generous holiday allowance and additional university closure days. As a university employee, you will have access to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)*, subsidised health and fitness facilities, and a range of discounts.

This post is offered on a fixed-term basis for 12 months. 

For additional information or informal enquiries before submitting your application, please contact knn1y25@soton.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 27 Aug 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 12 months