Computational Biologist
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Strong value due to the company's focus on cutting-edge science, collaborative environment, and competitive salary range.
- Work at a leading biotech company with significant impact
- Diverse and inclusive work culture focused on innovation
- Competitive salary with opportunities for advancement
- Requires solid computational biology background
Pros
- Position at a pioneering biotechnology company with a mission-driven approach
- Opportunity to work under renowned researchers in a collaborative lab
- Competitive salary range (£55,250 - £117,500) suitable for various experience levels
Cons
- Fixed-term contract may lack long-term job security
- High expectations and workload may lead to increased stress
- Limited remote work options may deter some candidates
Who it's for
Experienced / Research Scientist • On-site
Good fit
- Experienced computational biologists
- Researchers passionate about regenerative medicine
- Candidates with strong programming and analytical skills
Not recommended for
- New graduates without relevant experience or education
- Those looking for flexible or remote work options
- Professionals seeking non-technical roles in biotechnology
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Our Mission
Our mission is to restore cell health and resilience through cell rejuvenation to reverse disease, injury, and the disabilities that can occur throughout life.
For more information, see our website at altoslabs.com.
Our Value
Our Single Altos Value: Everyone Owns Achieving Our Inspiring Mission.
Diversity at Altos
We believe that diverse perspectives are foundational to scientific innovation and inquiry. At Altos, exceptional scientists and industry leaders from around the world work together to advance a shared mission. Our intentional focus is on Belonging, so that all employees know that they are valued for their unique perspectives. We are all accountable for sustaining a diverse and inclusive environment.
What You Will Contribute To Altos
An exciting 18 month defined term contract opportunity is available for a Computational Scientist to join the Franklin Lab, at Altos’ Cambridge Institute of Science (Cambridge, UK).
The group seeks to recruit a Computational Scientist to join a multidisciplinary and collaborative team at Altos Cambridge that aims to understand the basis of adult stem cell ageing and how it can be reversed. The main role of the candidate will be to provide computational biology support for a nimber of projects taking place within the group.
About the Franklin Lab at Altos
The Franklin Lab at Altos is led by Robin Franklin, FRS, who has made many pioneering discoveries on the mechanisms by which adult stem cells contribute to the regenerative biology of the CNS, and specifically how CNS progenitors replace lost oligodendrocytes, how their function declines with aging and how this can be reversed.
Responsibilities
- Proficient in leveraging advanced bioinformatics tools for the comprehensive processing of sequencing data, spanning from raw reads to analytical outputs.
- Experience integrating genomic and pathway/network datasets with novel experimental data to derive biological understanding.
- Fluency in programming languages such as R, Python, or other widely adopted languages to enhance analytical and visualization capabilities.
- Understanding of standard statistical methods with proven examples in real-world context.
- Possess a nuanced comprehension of biology and/or translational research, coupled with the ability to apply computational approaches to address complex biological inquiries.
- Established ability to translate team’s scientific questions into analytical strategies and methods
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to work as part of a team in an international and interdisciplinary environment
- Excellent communication skills. Ability to present complex computational methods to non-experts
- Outstanding problem-solving skills and positive 'can-do' attitude
Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications
We are looking for a Scientist / Senior Scientist, Computational Biology to join our Lab.
Qualified applicants will have a PhD in life sciences with significant computational experience OR in a quantitative field (e.g. computational biology, mathematics, physics) with significant biological background. In addition, the candidates will have strong training in most of the following fields/areas of expertise:
- Proficient in leveraging advanced bioinformatics tools for the comprehensive processing of sequencing data, spanning from raw reads to analytical outputs.
- Experience integrating genomic and pathway/network datasets with novel experimental data to derive biological understanding.
- Fluency in programming languages such as R, Python, or other widely adopted languages to enhance analytical and visualization capabilities.
- Understanding of standard statistical methods with proven examples in real-world context.
- Possess a nuanced comprehension of biology and/or translational research, coupled with the ability to apply computational approaches to address complex biological inquiries.
- Established ability to translate team’s scientific questions into analytical strategies and methods
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to work as part of a team in an international and interdisciplinary environment
- Excellent communication skills. Ability to present complex computational methods to non-experts
- Outstanding problem-solving skills and positive 'can-do' attitude
- A strong sense of collective ownership of projects within the lab and across Altos.
Preferred Qualifications
In addition, we seek are looking for Scientists who can demonstrate:
- Critical and creative thinking with an ability to formulate scientific questions, design strategies, and implement the plans effectively
- Ability to work independently and with others
- A demonstrated high productivity and ability to complete work in a timely manner
- Problem-solving skills to identify potential issues, test, and develop innovative solutions
- Excellent writing and communication skills
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
The salary range for Cambridge, UK:
- Computational Scientist I: £55,250 - £76,700
- Computational Scientist II: £63,750 - £90,000
- Senior Computational Scientist I: £75,000 - £117,500
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We believe that diverse perspectives and a culture of belonging are foundational to scientific innovation and inquiry. At Altos Labs, exceptional scientists and industry leaders from around the world work together to advance a shared mission. Our intentional focus is on Belonging, so that all employees know that they are valued for their unique perspectives. We are all accountable for sustaining an inclusive environment.
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