Relation

TechBio

SeniorDataScientist-ComputationalBiology

London, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Senior Data Scientist - Computational Biology at Relation. Skills: Computational Biology, Machine Learning, Statistical modelling. Analyse and interpret single-cell datasets. Analyse and interpret spatial datasets”

What You'll Achieve.

generating insights that directly inform disease understanding; generating insights that directly inform drug discovery; deliver meaningful impact for patients; deliver meaningful outcomes

Industry & Context.

TechBio
Problems you'll solve

solve complex problems; challenging models with biological insight

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

PhD in computational biology, PhD in bioinformatics, PhD in statistics, PhD in physics, PhD in mathematics, PhD in a related quantitative field, experience working with high-dimensional biological data, transcriptomics data experience, other omics modalities experience, Proficiency in Python, experience in scientific computing, experience in data analysis, solid understanding of statistical modelling, solid understanding of quantitative methods applied to biological data, Experience with Bayesian models

Nice to Have

Hands-on experience with single-cell omics data, Hands-on experience with spatial omics data, patient-derived samples experience, Familiarity with machine learning approaches used in biological research, Familiarity with machine learning approaches used in biomedical research, Experience working in interdisciplinary teams spanning biology, Experience working in interdisciplinary teams spanning data science, Experience working in interdisciplinary teams spanning ML, Exposure to scalable computing environments

What You'll Do.

Analyse and interpret single-cell datasets

Analyse and interpret spatial datasets

Analyse and interpret multi-omics datasets

Develop statistical methods

Develop computational methods

Apply statistical methods

Apply computational methods

Use domain expertise to design evaluation tasks

Collaborate closely with ML scientists

Work with experimental teams to help design experiments

Validate computational hypotheses

Communicate insights to stakeholders

Contribute to scientific publications

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

work in highly interdisciplinary teams; working closely with ML researchers; working closely with experimental scientists; working closely with software engineers; highly collaborative role; working in interdisciplinary teams; balancing multiple stakeholders; contributing effectively across teams; partner with colleagues across multiple teams; contributing your expertise; aligning to shared company priorities; work together; build working relationships; contribute to shared goals across teams

Communication Scope

Clearly communicate insights; communicate openly and directly; give and receive feedback constructively; handle challenging conversations with respect

Full Job Description

ABOUT RELATION Relation is a sector defining TechBio company developing transformational medicines, with technology at our core. Our ambition is to understand human biology in unprecedented ways, discovering therapies to treat some of life’s most devastating diseases. We leverage single-cell multi-omics from patient tissue, functional assays, and machine learning to drive disease understanding, from cause to cure. We are scaling rapidly and building a team of exceptional individuals to push the boundaries of drug discovery. You will work in highly interdisciplinary teams where biology, computation, and engineering come together to solve complex problems that have not been solved before. Our state-of-the-art wet and dry labs in the heart of London are designed to accelerate this integration and translate insight into impact. We are committed to building diverse and inclusive teams. Relation is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age. By joining Relation, you will help define how medicines are discovered and deliver meaningful impact for patients. THE OPPORTUNITY We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist, Computational Biology to join Relation, working at the intersection of single-cell biology, spatial omics, and machine learning. In this role, you will apply advanced computational and statistical approaches to analyse high-dimensional biological datasets, generating insights that directly inform disease understanding and drug discovery. You will sit within the Single Cell & Spatial Omics function, working closely with ML researchers, experimental scientists, and software engineers to translate complex biological data into actionable knowledge. This is a highly collaborative, scientifically driven role, suited to someone who enjoys working deeply with data, cha

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