The Position

One candidate with hands-on scientific experience (either at PhD/ post-doc level or as a research scientist in industry) of computational biology and machine learning/AI.

Location can be at any of our UK offices nationwide.

You will work alongside our team of attorneys and fellow trainees to support our clients in the protection of their IP. The role encompasses a diverse range of responsibilities (e.g. drafting patent applications and construct technical arguments to support patent grant); requires a high level of attention to detail and accuracy and the ability to work to deadlines.

Our life sciences team prides itself on its expertise in a variety of specialist areas including CRISPR, microbiome therapeutics, food tech, cell and gene therapy, agri-tech and femtech.

The computational biology trainee role is within our specialist bioinformatics and digital health team which includes attorneys who span the divide between life sciences and electronics. In this group we have biotech attorneys with PhDs and post-doctoral research in AI and computational biology; attorneys with degrees in applied mathematics; and electronics attorneys who have worked in building AI models and have experience prosecuting life science software applications. The group is an exciting, multidisciplinary team to work in.

About You

You will have a first maths degree with further PhD or other research experience in AI with biology; or alternatively, a first degree in biology with further PhD or other research experience in AI with biology.

Beyond your academic credentials, the key skills needed for the role are:

• Strong written communication skills
• High level of attention to detail
• A team player who is comfortable working on independent tasks
• Ability to digest and act upon constructive feedback
• Attitude and aptitude to want to develop your skillset
• Personable individual with a client focused mentality

About HGF:

HGF Limited is one of Europe’s largest intellectual property specialist firms and one of only a few to offer a fully integrated IP solution, bringing over 200 Patent Attorneys, Trade Mark Attorneys and IP Solicitors together to provide a full-service IP solution.

With 25 offices across the UK, Ireland, Germany, Netherlands, France, Switzerland & Austria, HGF’s Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys provide specialist technical and legal advice to blue chip organisations and small to medium businesses across the world.  Many of our clients are household names and the work HGF does allows them to protect and exploit their inventions, new products and branding.

Why move to HGF?

• HGF takes a transparent and merit-based approach to your career development and you will have the opportunity to shape your long-term progression.
• We’re a firm with a focus on DEI (Diversity, Equality and Inclusion), with a staff led DEI Focus Group and an DEI Board sponsor
• As a business we have a dedicated Learning and Development team and a digital learning platform for all staff to use
• A competitive salary and benefits package along with a flexible working policy

To Apply:

If the above sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply by sending your CV to us. With your CV please make it clear in a covering note which office location(s) you are applying for.

HGF is committed to promoting an equal, diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all candidates with relevant skills for the role.

HGF will be holding our Life Sciences HGF Futures event in our London office on Monday 23^rd September 2024 were we will offer a comprehensive overview of the patent profession and the unique role of a trainee patent attorney. If you would like the chance to attend please register your interest via the HGF Futures page.

HGF Values

People – People matter. We treat people fairly, with respect and compassion. We foster a friendly, inclusive and enjoyable culture for everyone to prosper in. We invest in our people and offer appropriate coaching and training to assist with development and learning. We promote a healthy work-life balance. Progression is based on merit.

Excellence –  We strive to be the best. We pursue excellence in all our individual roles resulting in outstanding legal and technical advice for our clients. Our people are pragmatic, responsive and commercially minded. We do not presume but listen to understand so we can engage proactively and appropriately.

Teamwork – We stand together. We work with our clients to protect their interests, and with each other as a mutually supporting firm. We value, appreciate and listen to others, regardless of role, recognising each individual’s particular blend of talent, skill and experience. We are individually and jointly accountable and take responsibility for our actions and decisions.

Progressive – We innovate. We continually improve our services and processes through understanding, creativity, and investment. We evolve by taking opportunities and adopting new business procedures, unencumbered by historical structures or out-of-date attitudes. As a firm, we have an entrepreneurial spirit, and encourage new thinking in our people.