Bioinformatics Analyst: University of Connecticut: Computational Biology Core

job:full time bioinformatics analyst: university of connecticut: computational biology core

the bioinformatics analyst at the computational biology core within the institute for systems genomics provides essential consulting, data analysis, and data interpretation services to advance research efforts. This role involves collaborating with faculty, post‑doctoral fellows, and research staff on a wide array of biological topics, including high‑throughput sequencing, experimental design, analytic approaches, and workflow management. The analyst plays a key role in providing background on current techniques, managing multiple overlapping data analysis projects, providing general hpc user support, and providing regular workshop‑based training to the broader community.

The analyst will join a small team that supports research at all uconn campuses – this position will mainly focus on biomedical applications at the uconn health campus (farmington, ct). The position will be split between research support (60 %) and training (40 %).

• perform quality control and end‑to‑end analysis of large sequence datasets from diverse experimental designs.
• consult with researchers to refine computational research questions, develop sound experimental designs, and implement bioinformatics tools and strategies.
• develop and maintain computational workflows for processing, analyzing, and visualizing high‑throughput sequencing data.
• provide figures and written sections describing methods and results for publications, presentations, and grant applications.
• maintain and enhance software in a bioinformatics setting via a shared hpc resource, including software installation and general user support.
• develop application specific bioinformatic tutorials and lead workshop style training at regular intervals.

for facility scientist ii level: ms degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics/genetics (or related area of study) and 2 years of post‑degree relevant work experience.for facility scientist iii level: either a ms degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics/genetics (or related area of study) and 8 or more years of post‑degree relevant work experience or a phd in bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics/genetics (or related area of study) with up to 1 year of post‑degree relevant work experience.

• experience with computational analysis of complex sequence‑based datasets, including several of the following: whole exome sequencing, rna‑seq, single‑cell expression, variant detection, methyl‑seq, and atac‑seq.
• demonstrated fluency in bash scripting, r, and python and/or perl.
• excellent written and verbal communication skills.

strong organizational skills, with experience managing and prioritizing multiple competing tasks. Familiarity with workflow management systems (nextflow, snakemake, etc). Experience with bioinformatics training, including curriculum development and instruction. Fluency with github.

this is a full‑time, grant‑funded, 12‑month position. This position is subject to annual renewal, contingent on satisfactory performance and budget funding. Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the university of connecticut and the american association of university professors uconn chapter (aaup).