Bioinformatics Research Assistant; Contingent II - Grant Funded

JR102264 Bioinformatics Research Assistant (Contingent II - Grant Funded)) (Open)

BSU Natural Sciences, JM

Non-Regular Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

11-03-2026

$49,582

Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at Bowie State University seeks a highly motivated Bioinformatics Research Technician to support biomedical research focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying disease phenotypes in cancerand identifying associations between disease phenotypes andmitochondrial genetic variation. This grant-funded position offersthe opportunity to contribute to innovative genomics research through computational analysis of large-scale biological datasetswhile working in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment.

The Bioinformatics Research Assistant will work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI), undergraduate researchers, and collaborators to support bioinformatics analyses, managecomputational workflows, and contribute to research dissemination activities. A major component of this position involves training,mentoring, and supporting undergraduate researchers, particularly students from groups historically underrepresented in STEM disciplines.

• Perform bioinformatics and computational analyses of genomicand other large-scale biological datasets related to cancer andmitochondrial genetics research.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize data analysis workflows andbioinformatics pipelines.
• Assist with data management, quality control, statistical analysis, visualization, and interpretation of research findings.
• Support the preparation of research reports, scientificpresentations, manuscripts, and grant-related documentation.
• Participate in collaborative research activities with faculty,students, and external research partners.
• Manage software installations and computational resources within Unix/Linux environments and troubleshoot technical issues asneeded.
• Maintain accurate research records, documentation, and data management procedures.
• Assist with laboratory and project operations as necessary tosupport grant objectives.

A core responsibility of this position is the mentorship and training of undergraduate researchers.

• Training undergraduate students in bioinformatics,computational biology, and research best practices.
• Providing technical guidance on data analysis methods, software tools, and computational workflows.
• Supporting student participation in research projects,presentations, and scholarly activities.
• Fostering an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative learning environment for students from diverse educational, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Contributing to the development of a research culture that promotes student success, scientific curiosity, and persistence inSTEM fields.

• Bachelor's degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology,Biology, Data Science or related fields with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Genomics,Data Science, Biology, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience performing computational analyses of biological or genomic data.
• Proficiency with Unix/Linux operating systems and command-line environments.
• Experience with scripting or programming languages commonly used in bioinformatics, such as Python, R, Perl, or related languages.
• Experience managing and analyzing large datasets.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
  
  Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative research team.

• analysis tools.
• Experience using high-performance computing (HPC) environments.
• Familiarity with workflow management systems and reproducibleresearch practices.
• Experience with statistical genetics, genomics, mitochondrialgenetics, cancer genomics, or related research areas.
• Experience mentoring, teaching, or training undergraduate students.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting students from underrepresented and diverse backgrounds in STEM.
• Evidence of research productivity, including scientificpresentations, publications, or other scholarly contributions.

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Additional Job Information:

• This position is funded in whole or in part through an…