Where to apply
Please apply at the following link:
https://uab.taleo.net/careersection/ext/jobdetail.ftl?job=T213344&tz=GMT-06%3A00&tzname=
Mission, Vision & Values
UAB serves students, patients, the community and the global need for discovery, knowledge dissemination, education, creativity and the application of groundbreaking solutions. We are a leader among comprehensive public urban research universities with academic medical centers. We expect all employees to adhere to our shared values of Integrity, Respect, Diversity and inclusiveness, Collaboration, Excellence and achievement, Stewardship, and Accountability. UAB’s Vision, Mission & Shared Values can be found here: https://www.uab.edu/plan/the-plan/mission-vision-shared-values/
General Responsibilities
To participate in research activities involved in the analysis of Next Generation Sequencing data such with a focus on transcriptomics data (bulk, single-cell/nuclei, spatial transcriptomics) to the UAB Biological Data Science institutional core (learn more about us at: https://www.uab.edu/cores/ircp/bds).
To support research services such as study design, data management, data analysis, pipeline development and to aid in the generation of training guides and documentation.
To remain informed with recent literature and other new developments, incorporating new techniques into existing data analysis protocols and pipelines in support of the institutional core’s mission of high quality, and reproducible computational biology research.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Performs computational data analysis of transcriptomics and genomics studies. Designs, develops and implements software tools and analytical procedures supporting bioinformatics analysis. Participates in projects related to the core sustainability including but not limited to: pipeline development, web application development, maintenance of documentation and training guides and other services to support the needs of UAB investigators. Provides computational support services such as study design, data management and data migration. Offers bioinformatics consultation services to UAB investigators. Evaluates and identifies new technologies for implementation. Performs other duties as assigned. Salary Range: $70,425 - $90,000
Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Computer Science with interest in Biology/Genomics, or a related field required and six (6) years of related experience required.
[NOTE: degrees such as Masters and PhD count towards the experience needed]
Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Knowledge of the biological sciences
Experience in computational biology analysis
Experience in Linux and using a command-line environment
Knowledge of scripting languages such as, R, Python, and shell
Knowledge of best practices of reproducible and scalable research such as version control (git) and environment managing systems (e.g.:conda, Docker, Singularity)
Proficiency in the visualization of omics data
Experience in High Performance Computing environment is preferable
Experience in the analysis of single-cell and/or spatial transcriptomics is preferable
Ability to work as part of a team
Knowledge of theoretical and applied statistics, and molecular biology, as demonstrated through previous work or academic experience
Problem-solving skills
Attentive to detail Organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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