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Specialist - Bioinformatics Research Position (Genomics High-Throughput
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(Genomics High-Throughput Facility)
Job #JPF07471
Biological Chemistry / School of Medicine / UC Irvine
Application Window
Open May 5th, 2022 through Sunday, Apr 30, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Position description
The Genomics High-Throughput Facility in the Department of Biological
Chemistry anticipates a specialist position available in the areas of
genomics, bioinformatics, and systems biology. The candidate will be
responsible for development and maintenance of a high throughput sequence data
analysis pipeline for use with Illumina next generation sequencing.
Responsibilities will include sequence alignment and analysis of RNA and
chromatin immunoprecipitation sequence data from high throughput sequencing
experiments. The candidate will work with computer scientists and with
biologist clients of the facility. The position requires basic knowledge of
molecular and genomics biology. Good understanding of statistics,
probabilistic methods, and machine learning is a plus. Basic programming and
software engineering skills (for example R, Java, SQL, C/C++, GUIs, or
Perl). Evidence of interdisciplinary research and collaboration with computer
scientists is highly desirable.
Applicants must have earned at least a BS in Computer Science or Molecular
Biology or Biochemistry (or a closely related discipline) with an emphasis
in Bioinformatics.
Salary and appointments are commensurate with training and experience. The
initial appointment will be for a year, with extension to further years
dependent in part on the availability of extra-mural funding.
Qualified candidates should submit curriculum vitae along with the names and
contact information of three references to the following recruitment URL:
https: // recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF07471
Qualifications
Junior Specialist, Step I-II – Appointees to the Junior rank should possess a
baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or equivalent research
experience.
Assistant Specialist, Step I-III – Appointees to the Assistant rank should
possess a master's degree (or equivalent degree), or five years of
experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization.
Associate Specialist, Step I-IV – Appointees to the Associate rank should
possess a master's degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of
experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization.
Specialist (Full rank), Step I-IX – Appointees to the Full rank should
possess a terminal degree (or equivalent degree) or ten or more years of
experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization.
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Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Basic knowledge of molecular and genomics biology. BS in Computer Science or
Molecular Biology or Biochemistry (or a closely related discipline) with an
emphasis in Bioinformatics.
Junior Specialist, Step I-II – Appointees to the Junior rank should possess a
baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or equivalent research
experience.
Assistant Specialist, Step I-III – Appointees to the Assistant rank should
possess a master's degree (or equivalent degree), or five years of
experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization.
Associate Specialist, Step I-IV – Appointees to the Associate rank should
possess a master's degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of
experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization.
Specialist (Full rank), Step I-IX – Appointees to the Full rank should
possess a terminal degree (or equivalent degree) or ten or more years of
experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter (Optional)
Misc / Additional (Optional)
Reference requirements
3-5 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https: // recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF07471
Campus Information
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age,
protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC
nondiscrimination policy.
Job location
Irvine, CA
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