Bioinformatician
Qualifications:
Education or Equivalency Required
A PhD degree in bioinformatics, biostatistics, computer science, biology, engineering or related field is required.
Required Qualifications
- Knowledge and understanding of either computational and biological issues.
- Proficiency in at least one scripting language, such as R or Python.
- Programming and data analysis experience with Linux.
- Familiarity with public bioinformatics resources and tools.
- Knowledge of best-practice data presentation methods for internal and external audiences.
- Ability to easily integrate into and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship management skills.
- Demonstrated experience with, or commitment to diversity in the work, academic, or laboratory environment.
Desirable Qualifications
- Previous experience with NGS data analysis.
- Previous public health laboratory experience.
- Considerable knowledge of the theory and application of next generation sequencing, sanger sequencing, and bioinformatics.
- Considerable knowledge of other molecular detection and characterization methods.
- Experience authoring or editing laboratory documents or grants.
- Experience presenting information to a variety of audiences.
- Experience with computers or laboratory information management systems.
Application Details and Instructions:
Upload the following required documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check and verification of academic credentials. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
Contact: Sarah Tillman (sarah-tillman@uiowa.edu)
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
