Bioinformatics Scientist
Job Summary
Working as part of a multidisciplinary group and under direct supervision, the Bioinformatics Scientist will perform statistical analyses of high throughput genomics data by using and/or adapting existing computational pipelines and algorithms. The Bioinformatics Scientist will learn to write code to process genomic data sets, generate reports, and present the results to
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in biological science, computational/programming, or related area and/or equivalent experience/training
• Basic knowledge of bioinformatics methods and data structures
• Basic knowledge of modern biology and applicable field of research
• Basic understanding of molecular genetic principles
• Proficient in Python and/or R
• Basic project management skills
• Ability to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner
• Self-motivated, able to learn quickly, meet deadlines and demonstrate problem solving skills
• Basic consultation and strong communication skills
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills for working in a multidiscipline and collaborative team
Preferred Qualifications
• Basic knowledge of applications programming and web development
• Basic knowledge of application and data security concepts
• Basic knowledge of databases
• Working knowledge of next generation sequencing (NGS) methodologies and applications
• Previous exposure to Linux/Unix systems
• Interpersonal skills in order to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization collaborators. With supervision, s/he will work from standard analysis pipelines and learn to modify code to fit individual projects. S/he will interact closely with Rajkovic lab members and collaborate with other bioinformaticians doing similar work at UCSF and elsewhere.
TO SUBMIT YOUR RESUME:
Send your CV with a cover letter to Dr. Aleksandar Rajkovic at [email protected].