Description of Work Position will provide computational bioinformatics services for faculty, staff and students. These services include but are not limited to genome or transcriptome assembly, SNP and variant analysis, differential gene expression, added-value annotation and/or visualization of results, statistical tests, integration of multiple data sources, and custom programming. Minimum Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree Computational Biology, Mathematics, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics, or related quantitative field. More than five years’ experience in a related quantitative field. Proficiency with two programming languages required, one of which must be Perl or Python. Work history will demonstrate a high level of analytical capability. Competent in more than one programming language (one must be Perl or Python); working knowledge of the Linux operating experience; Strong communication and writing skills. Must be able to easily communicate the technical solutions put forth to a non-technical audience. Preferred Qualifications Ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in a related field. Two years’ experience working in R/Bioconductor or Matlab preferred. Experience running large workflows on HPC and HTC clusters. Experience in current bioinformatics tools and applications. Experience in metagenomics and/or structural biology. Experience collaborating with subject matter specialists in the general area of life sciences. Prior Experience working in biology-related sciences and/or a high-throughput sequencing data analysis. Excellent communication skills and ability to interact professionally with all levels of faculty, staff and students across different areas and levels of expertise (both experimental and computational). Ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously; work independently as well as part of a team; strong organizational, time management, and project management skills. Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No Physical Required No Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No Criminal History Background Check Required Yes Posted Salary $45,000/yr minimum How to Apply Click on “Apply for this job. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format. For questions or accommodations related to this position contact Katelyn Rife 402-472-2859 katelyn.rife@unl.edu Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional Job Type Full-Time Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No If Temporary, indicate end date Planned Hire Date: Appointment End Date
