Hi,
We have two Bioinformatician/Computational Biologist positions available at University of Massachusetts Medical School. Please see the job description below. To apply
online, please go to http://www.ummsjobs.com/job/2164/
and http://www.ummsjobs.com/job/2163/
Thanks for your attention!
Kind regards,
Julie
OVERVIEW:
In MCCB of University of Massachusetts Medical School, we have developed a core team of accomplished computational biologists who work side-by-side with bench scientists to evaluate, select and develop algorithms and software pipelines to analyze, annotate, visualize and integrate various biological datasets, including those generated from high-throughput experiments such as ChIP-seq, ChIP-chip, RNA-seq, PAS-seq, iCLIP-seq, ATAC-Seq, miRNA-seq, exon sequencing, GUIDE-seq, single-cell sequencing, shRNA and gRNA screening, and CRISPR genome editing. We are active contributors to the Bioconductor project. We have developed more than a dozen packages with various utilities, ranging from machine learning, peak calling, annotation, visualization, to gRNA design and evaluation.
GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under the general direction of the bioinformatics core director, the Bioinformatician III/II is responsible for developing novel algorithms and developing/enhancing/maintaining scientific software applications as well as providing bioinformatics data analysis support for various research projects.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- ¥ Develop novel algorithms and software tools for integrated data analysis and visualization of high-throughput dataset including next-generation sequencing data and proteomics data when existing software packages are not available or adequate
- ¥ Enhance/Maintain Bioconductor packages developed in house
- ¥ Collaborate closely with PIs and their lab members on research projects including evaluating, selecting, and implementing when needed the best of breed computational solutions for the analysis of biological data
- ¥ Develop rapid prototypes and custom scripts for one-off type of analysis requests
- ¥ Properly document the procedures used in computational analysis and provide summary report of results suitable for inclusion in manuscript and grant applications
- ¥ Participate in the oral presentation of all project findings and abstracts including participation in periodic project status meetings and presentation of final project deliverables.
- ¥ Local establishment and customization of genomic, proteomics databases and provide batch analysis utilities that make use of these resources
- ¥ Develop custom databases and web portals for managing raw and processed experimental data if needed
- ¥ Provide bioinformatics training and workshops for analysis pipelines and in-house developed software applications
- ¥ Coordinate and collaborate with other bioinformaticians, biostatisticians, information technology professionals, and interdepartmental project teams
- ¥ Perform other duties as required
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS for Bioinformatician III:
- ¥ Master's degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics or related computational disciplines
- ¥ Minimum 3 year bioinformatics-related research experience
- ¥ Proven research record such as co-authorship on peer-reviewed publications required
- ¥ Strong background in programming. Fluent in one programming language (Java or C/C++) and one scripting language (shell, Perl or Python)
- ¥ Knowledge in biostatistics packages (R or Matlab) and SQL queries are strongly suggested
- ¥ Strong communication skills, both the oral and written necessary to interact with a wide range of individuals
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS for Bioinformatician III
PhD degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics or related discipline preferred
R/Bioconductor package developer/maintainer/Users preferred
Algorithm development experience preferred
Software development experience preferred
Experience running computational methods/pipelines in high performance computing clusters preferred
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS for Bioinformatician II
- MS's degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics or related computational disciplines
- Minimum 1 year bioinformatics-related research experience
- Proven research record such as co-authorship on peer-reviewed publications required
- Strong background in programming. Fluent in one programming language (Java or C/C++) and one scripting language (shell, Perl or Python)
- Knowledge in biostatistics packages (R or Matlab) and SQL queries are strongly suggested
- Strong communication skills, both the oral and written necessary to interact with a wide range of individuals
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS for Bioinformatician II:
PhD degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics or related discipline preferred
R/Bioconductor package developer/maintainer/Users preferred
Algorithm development experience preferred
Software development experience preferred
Experience running computational methods/pipelines in high performance computing clusters preferred
