Job Description:
The Bioinformatics Shared Resource at the University of Arizona Cancer Center seeks two (2) Bioinformatics Analysts to join our team and apply computational techniques to rapidly accelerate the pace of cancer research. We offer a collaborative, supportive, and intellectually stimulating working environment. The successful candidate(s) will provide bioinformatics analysis and genomic research consultation to research scientists in the collection, management, interpretation, and analysis of biological data, with a focus on, but not limited to, high-throughput technologies and next-generation sequencing. The main responsibility of this position is in the application of state-of-the-art bioinformatics technology to analyze and integrate large-scale multi-‘omic datasets in a collaborative setting. Duties & Responsibilities:
Additional Info:
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ ASU / NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! Accepting a new position is a big life step. We want potential candidates and their families to be able to make informed decisions. Candidates who are considering relocation to the Tucson or Phoenix area, and have been offered an on-site interview, are encouraged to use the free services offered by Above & Beyond Relocation Services ( ABRS ) .Ask your department contact to be introduced to ABRS prior to your visit. The University of Arizona has been listed by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers in the United States and WorldatWork and the Arizona Department of Health Services have recognized us for our innovative work-life programs. FLSA : Exempt Full Time/Part Time : Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week : 40 Job Category : Research Benefits Eligible : Yes - Full Benefits Posted Rate of Pay : DOE Type of criminal background check required:Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
The Bioinformatics Shared Resource at the University of Arizona Cancer Center seeks two (2) Bioinformatics Analysts to join our team and apply computational techniques to rapidly accelerate the pace of cancer research. We offer a collaborative, supportive, and intellectually stimulating working environment. The successful candidate(s) will provide bioinformatics analysis and genomic research consultation to research scientists in the collection, management, interpretation, and analysis of biological data, with a focus on, but not limited to, high-throughput technologies and next-generation sequencing. The main responsibility of this position is in the application of state-of-the-art bioinformatics technology to analyze and integrate large-scale multi-‘omic datasets in a collaborative setting. Duties & Responsibilities:
- Meet with research scientists to provide bioinformatics consultation in the analysis of experimental and publicly available datasets.
- Communicate with research scientists to understand and obtain data analysis specifications.
- Design data analysis project plans and estimate time to completion.
- Work independently and as a team member to analyze data, developing software tools and analytical pipelines where necessary.
- Provide publication quality documentations at the end of each data analysis project.
- Evaluation, development, and support of new bioinformatics methods.
- Work collaboratively with or mentor other staff to develop the resources in the Bioinformatics Shared Resource.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines.
- MS in bioinformatics, computer science and/or the life sciences and a minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
- Proficient in programming in R, Python, Java, or C/C++.
- Familiarity with genomic databases, such as TCGA , ENCODE , and CCLE / GDSC is a plus.
- Familiarity with quantitative analysis of Exome/ RNA -seq or other ‘omics data is preferred.
Requeriments :
Skills :
- Bioinformatics
- genomic
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Programing in C
- Programing in C++
- Programing in Python
- Programming in Java
- Programming in R
- RNA-seq
Areas :
Additional Info:
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ ASU / NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! Accepting a new position is a big life step. We want potential candidates and their families to be able to make informed decisions. Candidates who are considering relocation to the Tucson or Phoenix area, and have been offered an on-site interview, are encouraged to use the free services offered by Above & Beyond Relocation Services ( ABRS ) .Ask your department contact to be introduced to ABRS prior to your visit. The University of Arizona has been listed by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers in the United States and WorldatWork and the Arizona Department of Health Services have recognized us for our innovative work-life programs. FLSA : Exempt Full Time/Part Time : Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week : 40 Job Category : Research Benefits Eligible : Yes - Full Benefits Posted Rate of Pay : DOE Type of criminal background check required:Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]