Bioinformatics Specialist Intermediate

Bioinformatics Core is looking for Bioinformatics Analyst Intermediate or Senior. The Bioinformatics Analyst will work closely with the Bioinformatics core director (https://med.virginia.edu/bioinformatics-core/ & https://med.virginia.edu/faculty/faculty-listing/pk7z/) and other Bioinformatics core staff will assist in the experimental design and analysis of research projects, provide expert consultation and technical/scientific support to UVA investigators, and participate in outreach and training activities. The analyst will identify opportunities and implement solutions for managing, visualizing, analyzing, and interpreting genomic, proteomic and metabolomic data. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to translate biological questions into technical design, and to identify, prioritize, and execute bioinformatics tasks to meet project goals and deadlines. The analyst will participate in meetings and consultations with clients to discuss design and interpretation and will assist in manuscript and grant preparation. The candidate should be a team player and have a passion for bioinformatics and enjoy collaborating and supporting academic researchers, attending seminars and meetings. Our collaborative statement can be found here https://med.virginia.edu/bioinformatics-core/how-to-acknowledge-core/.

We believe in sharing our expertise, offering the candidate an opportunity to master their bioinformatics skill set in a highly interactive environment (see the type of analysis we routinely perform here https://med.virginia.edu/bioinformatics-core/services/). This position also provides the chance to learn how to run a Bioinformatics Core and includes training in team leadership. We seek a candidate with strong communication skills and a working knowledge of UNIX and scripting. The ideal candidate should be proficient in at least one programming language (C/C++, R, or Python). Knowledge of database development (MySQL/PHP) is a plus and will be considered favorably.

This position is open for any individual that meets the minimum requirement for this job posting. The position is also open to international applicants. Fresh PhD candidates are encouraged to apply for this position.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Organizing and managing large-scale sequencing data sets
  
• Manipulating and formatting data using Python, Perl, and UNIX tools
  
• Using established open-source software and tools to assess quality and analyze data
  
• Running analyses on a high-performance computing cluster
  
• Using Unix or a scripting language to extract meaningful results from output
  
• Using software or genome browsers for visualization
  
• Using established databases and techniques for annotating genetic variants and results from expression/epigenetics experiments
  
• Consulting with UVA investigators on experimental design, result interpretation, and grant and manuscript preparation
  
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
  

Minimum Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree
Experience: At least 3 years of relevant experience. Master's degree will be considered in lieu of experience.

Preferred Education:

• Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Genomics, Biostatistics, Computer science or a related field
  

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in bioinformatics or data science, or a Ph.D. with no required experience.
  
• Strong knowledge of Unix/Linux environments and experience with high-performance computing.
  
• Advanced proficiency in R/Bioconductor, Python, or C/C++.
  
• Experience with open-source software, tools, and databases for analyzing next-generation sequencing data-including RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, DNA variation, epigenetics, microbiome, and metagenomics-is a plus and will be considered favorably.
  
• Experience handling human and mouse next-generation sequencing data, with a strong familiarity with relevant databases and resources for analysis.
  

Application Instructions: Apply Now. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile, search Find Jobs and then R0067752. Complete an application online and include the following documents:

• A CV/resume
  
• A cover letter
  

All documents can be loaded into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

For questions about the application process, please contact Margaret Weeks , Academic Recruiter. Before a formal offer of employment is extended, the selected candidate will undergo a background check per university policy.

Physical Demands
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.