Senior Bioinformatics Analyst

Pay Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.


Benefits Eligible: Yes


Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, Standard/Fixed Schedule


Travel: Not required


Position Introduction:


The Department of Molecular Genetics and Genome Sciences is seeking a Sr Bioinformatics Analyst to join Dr. Jun Li's computational biology group. This position is needed to provide senior-level analytical, project coordination, and supervisory support for Dr. Li's laboratory's expanding portfolio of collaborative genomics research. In addition to performing and interpreting complex genomic and epigenomic analyses, the Senior Bioinformatics Analyst will coordinate projects across investigators, establish analytical workflows and documentation standards, and provide day-to-day scientific guidance to junior computational staff. The position will serve as an intermediate leadership role between the PI and other team members, helping ensure timely, rigorous, and reproducible completion of collaborative research projects.


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Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Biology, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, or Microbiology with a computational focus; Computer Science with a biological focus; or a related discipline)
• 72 months of experience applying bioinformatics analysis to large data sets in the biomedical research field.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept a Master's degree in a biological science with 48 months of experience OR a PhD in biological science with 24 months of experience.


Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes

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