Deadline
Oct 20, 2026
Closing tomorrow
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United States
Employment
Permanent
Full or part time
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Posted
Oct 07, 2026
About the role
Bioinformatics Analyst
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Posting Information
Posting Information| Department | Lineberger Compr Cancer Center-426801 |
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| Career Area | Research Professionals |
| Posting Open Date | 10/06/2026 |
| Application Deadline | 10/20/2026 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Position Type | Permanent Staff (EHRA NF) |
| Working Title | Bioinformatics Analyst |
| Appointment Type | EHRA Non-Faculty |
| Position Number | 20078945 |
| Vacancy ID | NF0010095 |
| Full Time/Part Time | Full-Time Permanent |
| FTE | 1 |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Position Location | North Carolina, US |
| Hiring Range | Dependent on education/experience |
| Proposed Start Date | 11/09/2026 |
| Be a Tar Heel! | A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance. |
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| Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit | Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research. Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond. Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce. Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research. |
| Position Summary | The Bioinformatics Analyst plays an important role in supporting the Center for Generative Immunotherapy’s (CGI) efforts to accelerate the development and clinical testing of AI-designed cancer therapies. This position helps researchers collect, organize, analyze, and interpret large amounts of clinical and biological data that are used to evaluate new treatments, improve personalized cancer vaccines, and advance RNA-based therapeutics. The position analyzes data generated from clinical trials and research studies, including genomic, sequencing, immune profiling, and other molecular datasets. The work performed helps researchers better understand how patients respond to treatment, identify potential biomarkers, evaluate therapeutic effectiveness, and guide future research and clinical development efforts. The Bioinformatics Analyst develops and maintains data analysis workflows and bioinformatics pipelines that support the processing and analysis of large research datasets. These tools help ensure that data are analyzed consistently, accurately, and efficiently, allowing researchers to generate meaningful results and make informed decisions more quickly. This role provides opportunities to work with advanced sequencing technologies, large-scale genomic datasets, and modern computational tools used in cancer research and precision medicine. The analyst performs customized analyses, creates data visualizations, prepares reports, and communicates findings to researchers and clinical teams. The position collaborates with investigators in planning research studies and developing data analysis strategies. The Bioinformatics Analyst aids in providing input in scientific publications, grant applications, presentations, and other research activities by providing data analysis and technical expertise. Ultimately, this position helps maximize the value of the clinical and molecular data generated through CGI research programs. By ensuring that high-quality data are available for analysis and decision-making, the Bioinformatics Analyst supports the development of more effective cancer treatments and helps accelerate the translation of research discoveries into improved patient care. |
| Minimum Education and Experience Requirements | Master’s or Bachelor’s and 0-2 years’ experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution. |
| Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Demonstrated experience in managing priorities and detail oriented. |
| Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Relevant genetics, genomics, computational immunology, systems biology and/or biological experience. |
| Special Physical/Mental Requirements | |
| Campus Security Authority Responsibilities | Not Applicable. |
| Special Instructions | |
| Quick Link | https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/326505 |
| Department Contact Name and Title | Vanessa Perry, Human Resources Consultant |
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| Department Contact Telephone or Email | [email protected] |
| Office of Human Resources Contact Information | If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to [email protected] |
| Equal Opportunity Employer Statement | The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. |
Applicant Documents
Required Documents- Curriculum Vitae / Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Please select the response below that describes your level of education that best or most closely satisfies the education requirements for this position.
- Bachelor’s degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field
- Bachelor's degree in any field/discipline
- Master's degree or Doctorate degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field
- Master's degree or Doctorate degree in any field/discipline
- None of the above
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Please describe your experience with multitasking and managing multiple priorities.
(Open Ended Question)
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What approaches do you use to ensure attention to detail and accuracy when working on complex projects or assignments?
(Open Ended Question)
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