Sep 6, 2022
As a curator, you will have the exciting opportunity to contribute your scientific expertise to the annotation and further development of the MetaboLights resource for metabolomics and multi-omics data submission helping us to respond to this exponential period of growth. You will report to the Head of Metabolomics and will be part of an international and multidisciplinary team. This will be a project-based fixed-term contract for three years. This role is based in Hinxton, near Cambridge, UK. You will be required to relocate if you are based overseas and you will receive a generous relocation package to support you. International applicants are offered visa exemptions.
Manage data submissions and help desk requests from our community.
Appraise datasets and provide specifications for the technical development of the resource in line with changes in the field
Ensure data integrity with high quality curation of metabolomics and lipidomics studies, maintaining and developing common vocabulary / ontology across datasets.
Work with other EMBL-EBI teams such as ChEBI, PRIDE, EGA, UniProt and the Enzyme Portal and external global partners to deliver the aims of collaborative projects including a comprehensive multi-omics service.
Contribute to MetaboLights outreach and training, including online training content, webinars and training courses.
A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Biology and a PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Metabolomics;
Experience with analytical techniques including mass spectrometry and/or NMR and with metabolomics-related research data including study design and result interpretation;
Previous experience in using scientific databases;
Be IT literate with experience in Excel and command line operations;
Experience working as part of a team;
Good communication and interpersonal skills and fluent in both written and spoken English;
A self-starter approach, ability to work to deadlines, and have a very detail oriented approach to work;
Experience with lipidomics research including study design and result interpretation
Knowledge of curation and understanding of the use of ontologies and data standards.
Experience in using Python, R or another language to analyse and report on biological data;
Why join us
Do something meaningful
At EMBL-EBI you can apply your talent and passion to accelerate science and tackle some of humankind's greatest challenges. EMBL-EBI is a worldwide leader in the storage, analysis and dissemination of large biological datasets. We provide the global research community with access to publicly available databases and tools which are crucial for the advancement of healthcare, food security, and biodiversity.
Join a culture of innovation
We are located on the Wellcome Genome Campus, alongside other prominent research and biotech organisations, and surrounded by beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside. This is a highly collaborative and inclusive community where our employees enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. We are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued, supported and empowered to reach their professional potential.
Enjoy lots of benefits:
Financial incentives: Monthly family, child and non-resident allowances, annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances
Flexible working arrangements
Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover)
Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition to eight bank holidays
Relocation package including installation grant (as applicable)
Campus life: Free shuttle bus to and from work, on-site library, subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)
Family benefits: On-site nursery, child sick leave, generous parental leave, holiday clubs on campus and monthly family and child allowances
Benefits for non-UK residents: Visa exemption, education grant for private schooling, financial support to travel back to your home country every second year and a monthly non-resident allowance.
Contract duration: This position is a limited to the project duration of 3 years.
International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Read more on our page for international applicants.
Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL-EBI, we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women, LGBTQ+ and individuals from all nationalities.
Job location: This role is based in Hinxton, UK and you will be required to relocate once it is safe to do so, if you are currently based abroad. Read more about how we are recruiting during the pandemic.
Your application: To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system. We aim to provide a response within two weeks after the closing date.
EMBL is a signatory of DORA. Find out how we apply DORA principles to our recruitment and performance assessment processes here.