Bioinformatics Programmer

Job Summary

The Kidney Genetics, Genomics, and Advanced Models Laboratory at the UCSF Mission Bay campus is recruiting an individual with expertise in computational biology. The position is a full‑time, non‑exempt role with an annual salary range of $101,300 – $216,700, subject to UC approval and union rules where applicable.

General Responsibilities Of This Position

• Independent analysis of single‑cell and bulk genomics data, including CRISPR screens, kidney organoid models, and primary cell models.
• Analysis of biobank‑scale human genetics data to identify genotype‑phenotype and gene‑environment interactions.
• Figure generation and writing for publications and grant proposals.
• Coordination and management of laboratory compute resources.

Candidates will work independently and in a multidisciplinary team, reporting to Gabriel Loeb, MD, PhD, Principal Investigator.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Bioinformatics, Systems Biology, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer or Data Science, or a domain science with computer specialization, or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of directly relevant programming experience.
• Proficiency in a single‑cell analysis language (R or Python) and established analysis frameworks.
• Deep knowledge of bioinformatics methods, programming, and data structures.
• Ability to design and execute end‑to‑end single‑cell analysis pipelines.
• Strong project management, publication‑quality figure creation, and clear written communication skills.
• Experience working independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research team.
• Capability to justify methodological choices for normalization, integration, and statistical testing.
• Collaboration with experimentalists to shape data generation and interpret findings.
• Strong communication skills with technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Experience with web, application, and data security concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Systems Biology, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer or Data Science, or equivalent.
• Advanced experience with single‑cell sequencing, genome‑wide association analyses, perturbation‑based datasets, and organoid or disease‑model datasets.
• Familiarity with scalable high‑performance computing environments for large single‑cell datasets.
• Experience with bulk genomics and human genetics data.

About UCSF

UCSF is a leading health‑sciences university dedicated to advancing research, education, and patient care. It is the only UC campus devoted entirely to the health sciences and hosts five Nobel laureates. UCSF’s values include professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence (PRIDE) and a commitment to workforce diversity and equity.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.