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’ll build and evolve cutting‑edge informatics tools that support the discovery and prioritisation of drug targets. Working with modern technologies in a collaborative, international environment, you’ll tackle complex technical challenges alongside a multidisciplinary team of experts.

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. Open Targets is a partnership between world leading a...