Rsch Pro 3-Informatics

About the Job

Summary :

This position involves the testing, evaluation and application of advanced bioinformatics tools for analysis of genomic data. The researcher will test and implement both standardized and new software tools used in workflows that integrate different types of genomic data, often evaluating the effects of parameter changes on results and optimizing for best results. This researcher will work collaboratively with bench scientists to analyze data and output results for interpretation and hypothesis generation. This researcher will also collaborate with lab members on data visualization. Working knowledge and technical understanding of different bioinformatics software is expected, which will enable this researcher to work independently to solve problems related to optimizing software and workflows, as well as application to research data generated by other lab members and collaborators.

Essential Functions :

50% Application of software, data analysis, and data visualization for ongoing genomics projects both within the lab and with collaborators. For some projects, members of the lab will be assisted in using these software tools. This may include running data analysis for these projects, and / or training collaborating lab members in their use.

30% Software and workflow testing, evaluation and optimization

New software tools will be tested and evaluated, adjusting parameters to optimize for best results. Where appropriate, this testing will be carried out independently with minimal input from other research team members. In other cases, new software will be implemented needing testing, and will require consultation and direction from other research team members.

20% Assist in publications and presentations

Assistance will be provided in generating manuscripts for publication, conference presentations, workflows and results.

Qualifications

All required qualifications must be included in the application materials

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in data science, bioinformatics, computational biology or related field is required, plus at least four years of experience OR a combination of education and work experience to equal at least eight years. Demonstrated expertise, both operational and technical, in contemporary bioinformatics software, including software for analysis of genomics data including RNA-Seq, ChIPseq, and ATACseq, as well as integration of these data types. Proven ability to work with a team of other researchers is also essential.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience working at the wet bench and carrying out molecular bioscience research projects is a plus. Experience working in diverse areas of molecular biotechnology, as well as planning and carrying out experiments is also a plus.

About the Department

BMBB :

The department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics is committed to understanding the molecular mechanisms of metabolic diseases and cancer; developing novel strategies in biocatalysis and biotechnology; and advancing knowledge through structural biology and molecular biophysics. We organize ourselves into research divisions with emphases on Chemical and Structural Biology, Metabolic and Systems Biology, Molecular Biology and Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology. We are housed in new buildings with state-of-the-art research and support facilities.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range : $29.26 - 32.00 / hour; depending on education / qualifications / experience

Time Appointment Category :  75%-100% Appointment (If job description above does not specify appointment or expected weekly hours, assume a 100% appointment.)

Position Type : Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff