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Principal Scientist Computational Biology

Bracknell, BERKSHIRE, gb💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-28 → 2026-09-26

Core

Drive data-driven discovery in crop protection by applying advanced computational approaches to solve complex biological challenges.

Role type

Principal Scientist Computational Biology

Builds

Bioinformatics tools, machine learning models, and data workflows for agricultural R&D

Domain

Agriculture / Computational Biology / Bioinformatics

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Python, R, machine learning model validation, high-performance computing, version control, reproducible digital workflows, multi-omics data integration

Preferred skills

MSc/PhD in computational biology or related discipline, experience in data analysis and visualization

Technologies

Python, R

Responsibilities

Develop and apply state-of-the-art computational methods; Design, test, and deploy data analysis tools and modelling approaches; Guide scientists on data quality and integrity; Monitor external scientific and computational developments

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic guidance

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