The Scientist (Bioinformatician, Pathogen Annotation) strengthens the readiness of the pathogen genomic surveillance platform by providing deep expertise in pathogen biology across an expanding portfolio of priority pathogens. This includes rapid synthesis of literature and data to characterise new or emerging pathogens (Disease X), define genomic architecture, select appropriate references, and classify lineages or subtypes. The role ensures accurate gene and feature annotation to enable reliable downstream analyses and public health interpretation. The Scientist will guide adaptation of curation workflows, analytical tools, and dashboards, and design validation and benchmarking strategies to ensure robust performance across diverse pathogen genomes.

• Adapt and maintain annotation and analysis tools for new pathogens, aligned with biological context and standards
• Translate pathogen biology into requirements for...