Computational Biologist

Work Schedule

25 – 40 hours a week; schedule to be determined

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department

Biology - 318200

Career Area

Research Professionals

Posting Open Date

08/03/2026

Final date to receive applications

08/06/2026

Position Type

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

Computational Biologist

Position Number

Vacancy

S027908

Full-time/Part-time

Full-Time Temporary

Hours per week

40

Work Schedule

25 – 40 hours a week; schedule to be determined

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

$20.00 per hour

Proposed Start Date

08/12/2026

Estimated Duration of Appointment

Less than 1 month

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Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit

The Department of Biology at UNC
-Chapel Hill is dedicated to the discovery and dissemination of new and existing knowledge in the broad discipline of Biology by maintaining a high-quality faculty who integrate cutting-edge research and student-focused teaching.

We are one of the largest academic departments in the College of Arts and Sciences. We have over 3,450 majors and we enroll undergraduate students in over 7,870 seats in our classes each semester. Each fall or spring semester, we offer 52 classes (70 sections) and 13 lab courses (93 sections). Our average total annual expenditure exceeds $24 million, with nearly half coming from grant sponsored research.

Our department has nearly $70 million in active grants to support our twin missions of research and teaching. Our large research base spans many areas of biology and supports several outstanding graduate programs. We consist of 49 tenure‑track faculty, 12 teaching faculty, 4 research faculty, and numerous active adjunct and emeritus faculty who are engaged in basic and interdisciplinary research and teaching, both within the department and between other UNC departments and schools.

We currently have approximately 50 graduate students and 23 post‑docs. We also employ approximately 85 additional graduate and undergraduate students from across the university to assist in our teaching and research missions. Further, we are supported by an administrative staff of 16, with an additional 15 staff directly supporting research.

The Matute Lab in the Department of Biology is interested in evolutionary processes and focuses on new species form.

Position Summary

The Computational Biologist will work on genome alignment, population genetics analyses, and database management.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Management Preferences

Experience writing bioinformatics code

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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