The Open Targets team at our 10 year anniversary celebration in October 2024
Join our team!
Open Targets is based on the stunning Wellcome Genome Campus, home to some of the world's foremost institutes and organisations in genomics and computational biology. We work in dynamic teams at the interface of academic and pharma industry science on a crucial problem, how to be more successful in making drugs. Working with us, you will be exposed to new technologies and a dynamic set of scientists dedicated to translational research.
Our posts are usually in either one of our academic partners, The Wellcome Sanger Institute or EMBL-EBI and have terms and conditions associated with the employer.
Important note: applications may be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the advertised post(s) may be filled before the stated deadline.
Backend Software Developer | Open Psychiatry Project
Application closing date: 21 April 2026
We’re seeking a driven Backend Software Developer to join the Open Targets team at EMBL-EBI, contributing to the Open Psychiatry Project (OPP). In this role, you will lead the backend development for the OPP, including working to scope and prioritise feature development. Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
The OPP is an ambitious initiative focused on making mental health omics data more accessible, connected, and impactful. The OPP brings together leading partners across academia and healthcare, including EMBL-EBI, the Universities of Cambridge, Edinburgh and Swansea, Health Innovation East, and Bitfount. By integrating real-world evidence into the Open Targets Platform, the project aims to accelerate the development of more effective treatments for mental health conditions.