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Scientist Computational Biology

Bracknell, BERKSHIRE, gb💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-04 → 2026-09-26

Core

Drive data-driven discovery in crop protection by applying advanced computational approaches to solve complex biological challenges and develop safer, sustainable agricultural solutions.

Role type

Senior IC computational biologist (bioinformatics & ML)

Builds

Bioinformatics tools, machine learning models, and data workflows for Crop Protection Bioscience

Domain

Agriculture + Computational Biology

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 visualisation

Technologies

Python, R, high-performance computing systems

Responsibilities

Develop and apply state-of-the-art computational methods to address key challenges in Crop Protection Bioscience; Design, test, and deploy data analysis tools, workflows, and modelling approaches using iterative, evidence-based methods; Guide scientists on data quality, integrity, and suitability for analysis; Monitor external scientific and computational developments and identify opportunities for application within Bioscience

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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