Research Specialist, Bioinformatics - Cancer Center
Required Qualifications:
- A Master’s degree (MS) or Doctorate (PhD or equivalent) in Human Genetics, Cancer Genetics, Immunology or related field with strong computational genomics experience.
- Demonstrated experience solving data analysis problems in genomics.
- Proficiency in common bioinformatic tools to analyze and interpret raw genomics data
- Experience writing analysis code in R and/or python
- Working knowledge of cancer biology and immunology
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills to interact with other data scientists and experimentalists
- Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative scientific environment.
- Demonstrated ability to meet project deadlines and turnaround times.
- Familiarity with common bioinformatics data formats
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience with relational databases and database applications.
- Knowledge of University of Iowa policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Familiarity with ‘git’ for version control and GitHub or GitLab
- Familiarity with best practices for computational reproducible research
- Experience with bioinformatics method development and software development
- Strong record of publication in high-quality journals
Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and a cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.
Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.
References: Five professional references will be requested and required at a later step in the recruitment process
With additional questions, please reach out to Hannah Ihns at hannah-ihns@uiowa.edu
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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, gender identity, or associational preferences.
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