Job date: 2016-02-04
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Company : University of Connecticut Country : Role : Student
Computational Biologist/Bioinformatics Scientist (Academic Assistant 2 or 3)
University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut, United StatesDOE
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The University of Connecticut's Institute for Systems Genomics is looking for two Computational Biologists/Bioinformatics Scientists to support faculty, researchers, and graduate students in the development and application of analytical approaches to studying genomic data. Within the ISG (isg.uconn.edu), the Computational Biology Core and Center for Genome Innovation work synergistically to facilitate successful genomics projects across a broad range of disciplines represented by the diverse faculty research interests at UConn. We are seeking applications from dynamic, motivated individuals who will play a key role in solidifying the recently established Institute for Systems Genomics as a world leader in genomics. Successful candidates will be instrumental in the implementation of commonly used and novel bioinformatics workflows, supporting members of the UConn community in developing and applying computational pipelines to analyze genomic data including RNAseq, ChIP-seq, WGS, RAD-seq, and microbial data. The candidate will also evaluate new sequencing and software technologies as they emerge. The successful applicant will support investigators who are researching a broad range of biological systems (model and non-model plant, animal, and microbial species) as they design their experiments and develop analysis workflows, particularly those that involve next-generation sequencing data.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will:
develop, enhance, and maintain current and new bioinformatics pipelines on a HPC cluster servicing multiple campuses support research projects as needed, including: managing large amounts of data, monitoring/running pipelines, project tracking and data management provide consultation to faculty, researchers, and graduate students on the use of specific computing tools for solving a variety of biological questions constantly assess emerging technologies and analysis applications for integration into existing workflows interface with biologists and computer scientists and maintain web and tutorial resources offer group training workshops on genomics applicationsShe/he will have excellent verbal and written communication skills to facilitate the dissemination of results through presentations, reports, and scientific publications. She/he will evaluate emerging software tools for possible integration into existing (and new) analysis pipelines. She/he will continually assess data presentation, analysis and submission best practices.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
M.S. or Ph.D. in bioinformatics, genome sciences, computational biology, or related area.
Candidates holding a Master's degree will have least two years of professional experience supporting genomics-based bioinformatics activities.
All applicants will have direct experience or equivalent skills to design experiments and analyze data from studies focused on: RNA-Seq, analyses of other diverse types of eukaryotic genome-scale datasets, metagenomics, and variant detection.
Expertise in eukaryotic systems is required;
expertise in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic systems is preferred. Proficiency in one or more scripting language (e.g., Perl, Python, etc.) as well as fluency in Unix/Linux and comfort in high performance computing environments is essential. Excellent project management and organization skills required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Solid foundation in statistics and software development; Expertise in R/Bioconductor; Expertise with additional technologies recommended, including Chip-Seq, RAD-Seq, genome assembly, and phylogenetics. expertise in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic systems is preferred.
APPOINTMENT TERMS
The appointment is an Academic Assistant position with an annual 11-month appointment. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.
TO APPLY
Interested applicants must apply electronically using UConn Jobs http://www.jobs.uconn.edu. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. For questions regarding this position email jill.wegrzyn@uconn.edu. Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. (Search # 2016089)
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.
The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University's teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn's ranking as one of the nation's top research universities. UConn's faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.
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