Bioinformationist – University of Florida, USA-Florida-Gainesville

Job ID: 4379
Job date: 2015-09-24
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Company : University of Florida 

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BioinformationistUniversity of FloridaGeorge A. Smathers LibrariesUSA-Florida-Gainesville The George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida (UF) seeks a creative and service-oriented Bioinformationist to enhance the Health Science Center Library’s (HSCL) existing bioinformatics support program, and to provide liaison services (consultations, instruction, outreach, and collection management) for selected basic sciences departments and graduate programs in the UF Academic Health Center (AHC). In this tenure-track faculty position, the Bioinformationist will expand and lead the HSCL’s bioinformatics support efforts through the development and teaching of courses and workshops, and individual and group consultations. As a member of the Biomedical and Health Information Services (BHIS) team, the Bioinformationist provides information services in a variety of modes (in person, email, house calls), performs course-integrated instruction, and participates in the department’s teaching program. The position is responsible for special projects as assigned, such as development of web-based resources, new service development and current service evaluation. The library encourages staff participation in decision-making and consequently, the Bioinformationist serves on various committees and teams. The Bioinformationist works collaboratively with members of BHIS, the Informatics Librarian, the Data Management Librarian, and clients, and will be responsive to campus bioinformatics support needs that arise. The Bioinformationist performs scholarly research and provides service at the institutional and professional levels as related to assignment, and in accordance with the library’s tenure and promotion criteria.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
· MS or PhD in biomedical sciences or relevant discipline (for example – bioinformatics, biology, genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, computer science) or equivalent degree.
· Experience using bioinformatics resources, such as those available from the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), commercial vendors, or open-source tools.
· Knowledge of scientific statistical methodologies.
· Strong commitment to client-focused service.
· Strong presentation skills.
· Strong analytical and organizational skills.
· A strong commitment to collaboration with library clients and colleagues.
· Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills necessary to successfully interact with research community.
· Self-motivation, with the ability to set and attain goals effectively, and the flexibility to adapt to change.
· Ability to work effectively as part of a team within a culturally diverse client community - faculty, researchers, clinicians, students (professional, graduate, and undergraduate), administrators, and staff.
· Strong potential for meeting the requirements of tenure and promotion (outlined at http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/pers/cdh).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Experience and strong interest in grant writing.
· Experience working in a library.
· Experience performing laboratory research.
· Teaching experience (one-on-one and/or group settings).
· Experience serving a health or biological science client population.
· Experience using research-related literature databases such as PubMed.
· Familiarity with web-based instructional tools.
· Record of including individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, races, ethnicities, genders, and perspectives in research, teaching, service and other work.

Job Information
Position Type: Faculty Reference (Job ID number): 493624
Start Date: TBD
Duration: Full Time
Status: open

Contact Information
University of Florida
George A. Smathers Libraries
Bonnie Smith, Smathers Libraries Human Resources Office
bonniesmith@ufl.eduhttp://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/#/job/493624/bioinformationist

How To Apply:online: http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/#/job/493624/bioinformationist


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