Bioinformatics Research Assistant; Contingent II - Grant Funded

Position: Bioinformatics Research Assistant (Contingent II - Grant Funded))
Job Posting:

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

BSU Natural Sciences, JMPosition Type:

Non-Regular Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Open Date:11-03-2026

Close Date:$49,582

Job Description:

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 cancer and identifying associations between disease phenotypes and mitochondrial genetic variation. This grant-funded position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative genomics research through computational analysis of large-scale biological datasets while 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, manage computational 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.

Responsibilities:

Perform bioinformatics and computational analyses of genomic and other large-scale biological datasets related to cancer and mitochondrial genetics research.

Develop, maintain, and optimize data analysis workflows and bioinformatics pipelines.

Assist with data management, quality control, statistical analysis, visualization, and interpretation of research findings.

Support the preparation of research reports, scientific presentations, 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 as needed.

Maintain accurate research records, documentation, and data management procedures.

Assist with laboratory and project operations as necessary to support grant objectives.

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

Responsibilities include:

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 in STEM fields.

Minimum Qualifications:

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…