The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Temporary Services is seeking a Bioinformatician I position to perform data management, quality control, data processing, data analysis and other bioinformatics related tasks on high-dimensional data in coordination with study investigators and other computing and bioinformatics staff in the assigned department. To determine applicable commonly-available, widely accepted and well-understood bioinformatics tools and technologies. To stay abreast of recent literature and other new developments, incorporating into existing data analysis protocols and pipelines in support of high quality, reproducible research in any science discipline or disease

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Performs data and analysis-related tasks, including but not limited to, processing next-generation

sequence data (NGS) applications, manipulating common genomic file formats (e.g. FASTQ, SAM,

BAM) for NGS experiments, performing quality control for genome-wide association studies

(GWAS) or NGS studies, performing downstream analyses, and recommending, creating and

maintaining local bioinformatics databases, as well as making proper use of public databases. May

convert study data to and from common genetic (e.g. PLINK, VCF) file formats.

As part of the department and the bioinformatics team in particular, assists with the development of

grant applications, presentation of results and preparation of scientific papers for publication.

Participates in formal and informal training activities, monthly journal clubs and grant writing

meetings. Maintains knowledge of current changes and developments in the bioinformatics fields

through publications, communicating with subject matter experts, and attending related workshops

and conferences.

Identifies and resolves technical issues and proposes upgrades to current software. Evaluates and

identifies new technologies for implementation. Interfaces with high-performance computing staff as

needed.

Provides consultation services and training on bioinformatics-related concepts, applications and

tools.

Designs, develops and implements software workflow, pipelines and tools, and analytical

procedures supporting bioinformatics analysis. Participates in informatics projects providing

evaluation, design and building of databases, web applications and other services to support the

needs of investigators and departmental needs.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary range is $52,555-$68,320

Shift: day shift 8-5 Mon-Fri

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Bioinformatics, Biological Sciences, Computer Science or a related field. Work

experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Ability to work as part of a team

Knowledge of theoretical and applied statistics, and molecular biology

Knowledge of bioinformatics

Analytical skills

Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location: Temporary Services

Job Category: UAB Temporary Services

Organization: 114402000 Temporary Services

Employee Status: Temporary

Shift: Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite

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