Assistant Scientist, Bioinformatics – Data & Software

Emory University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory University in Atlanta invites applications for an Assistant Scientist, Bioinformatics. Under minimal supervision, you will design and develop software, databases, and interfaces to analyze research data, using Perl/Python or Java, SQL, and statistical programming.

Collaborate with researchers to build high-throughput data processing capabilities, contribute to grant applications when needed, and work with the bioinformatics team to diagnose and fix issues.

Qualifications

• PhD in bioinformatics, computer science, biological or physical science and three years of experience.
• Experience prior to achieving the PhD will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Directs and guides database searches and the computational analysis of resulting data.
• Provides direct technical support and helps guide, implement, and maintain further improvements to bioinformatics software, databases, and interfaces and works with the entire bioinformatics team to diagnose and fix related issues.
• May assist in grant and other funding applications, as necessary and appropriate.
• Demonstrated ability to function as part of a team.
• Performs other responsibilities as required.

Skills

Python

Perl

Java

Statistical programming

Web development

SQL

Education

PhD in bioinformatics, computer science, biological or physical science

Tools

Database design

Job description

Emory University in Atlanta invites applications for an Assistant Scientist, Bioinformatics. Under minimal supervision, you will design and develop software, databases, and interfaces to analyze research data, using Perl/Python or Java, SQL, and statistical programming.

Collaborate with researchers to build high-throughput data processing capabilities, contribute to grant applications when needed, and work with the bioinformatics team to diagnose and fix issues.