Bioinformatician ; Temp

Job Description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Temporary Services is seeking a Bioinformatician I position. This role involves performing data management, quality control, data processing, data analysis, and other bioinformatics‑related tasks on high‑dimensional data in coordination with study investigators and other computing and bioinformatics staff in the assigned department. Research focuses on the genetic foundations of urologic and renal diseases, including kidney stone formation, congenital urinary tract disorders, and male infertility, leveraging genomic and clinical data to identify disease mechanisms and improve patient outcomes.

• Perform data and analysis‑related tasks, including but not limited to processing next‑generation sequencing data, manipulating common genomic file formats (FASTQ, SAM, BAM) for NGS experiments, performing quality control for genome‑wide association studies (GWAS) or NGS studies, performing downstream analyses, and recommending, creating, and maintaining local bioinformatics databases while properly using public databases. May convert study data to and from common genetic file formats (PLINK, VCF).
• Assist with the development of grant applications, presentation of results, and preparation of scientific papers for publication.
• Participate in formal and informal training activities, monthly journal clubs, and grant writing meetings.
• Maintain knowledge of current changes and developments in the bioinformatics field through publications, communication with subject‑matter experts, and attendance at workshops and conferences.
• Identify and resolve technical issues, propose upgrades to current software, evaluate and identify new technologies for implementation, and interface with high‑performance computing staff as needed.
• Provide consultation services and training on bioinformatics‑related concepts, applications, and tools.
• Design, develop, and implement software workflows, pipelines, and tools, and analytical procedures supporting bioinformatics analysis. Participate in informatics projects providing evaluation, design, and building of databases, web applications, and other services to support investigators and departmental needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary range is $52,555-$68,320. Shift: day shift 8‑5, Mon‑Fri.

Length of assignment: 1 Year.

Bachelor's degree in Bioinformatics, Biological Sciences, Computer Science, or a related field. Work experience may not substitute for the education requirement.

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Knowledge of theoretical and applied statistics, and molecular biology
• Knowledge of bioinformatics
• Analytical skills
• Problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills
• Detail oriented
• Organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator.

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