Bioinformatics Programmer

T he Department of Neurology is currently the largest recipient of NIH awards among departments of neurology in US medical schools and has many notable senior faculty including nine members of the Institute of Medicine, six members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, three members of the National Academy of Sciences, and a Nobel laureate. Job Summary Uses professional bioinformatics concepts. Applies computational procedures to resolve a variety of analysis and research issues. Works on assignments of moderate scope where analysis of data requires a review of a variety of factors. Assists in additional analyses as needed to achieve research objectives. A bright, hardworking individual with very strong communication and organizational skills is sought by the Department of Neurology, University of California at San Francisco, to serve as a staff bioinformatician providing support for ongoing research projects related to the analysis of phage immunoprecipitation, metagenomic, transcriptomic (bulk and single cell), and immune repertoire (bulk and single cell) sequencing data. We are seeking an individual with experience in data science, proteomics and open‑source software tools and ability to write custom scripts for high throughput sequence mapping and alignment; download and upload of data and integration of data pipelines with public repositories; assisting in management of large genomics datasets as well as writing custom computational solutions when available tools are inadequate and/or if these are necessary to resolve bugs in existing software. Plus if individual possess knowledge of PhIP‑Seq assay and antigen discovery in autoimmune and infectious diseases generally. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Working knowledge of bioinformatics methods and data structures. Working knowledge of applications programming and web development. Working knowledge of databases. Working knowledge of modern biology and applicable field of research Interpersonal skills in order to work with both technical and non‑technical personnel at various levels in the organization. Ability to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in bioinformatics or computer science Self motivated, able to learn quickly, meet deadlines and demonstrate problem solving skills. Working knowledge of application and data security concepts Salary Information The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. Job Code and Payroll Title 005226 | BIOINFORMATICS PROGR 2 RP The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 status under state or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr