Bioinformatics Analyst

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a Bioinformatics Analyst to support CGI efforts advancing AI-designed cancer therapies. You will analyze genomic, sequencing, immune profiling, and molecular data from trials to guide research and personalized therapies.

You will develop and maintain bioinformatics workflows and pipelines, perform customized analyses, create visualizations, and communicate findings to investigators and clinical teams to accelerate translation into patient care.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's with 0–2 years' experience.
• Or combination of related education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support CGI data analysis workflows and bioinformatics pipelines.
• Analyze clinical and molecular datasets to guide research.
• Create data visualizations and reports for researchers and clinical teams.
• Collaborate with investigators on study design and data analysis strategies.

Skills

Prioritization

Detail-oriented

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's

Job description

Posting Information

Department: Lineberger Compr Cancer Center-426801

Career Area: Research Professionals

Posting Open Date: 10/06/2026

Application Deadline: 10/20/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Position Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title: Bioinformatics Analyst

Appointment Type: EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number: 20078945

Vacancy ID: NF0010095

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Permanent

FTE: 1

Hours per week: 40

Position Location: North Carolina, US

Hiring Range: Dependent on education/experience

Proposed Start Date: 11/09/2026

Position Information

Be a Tar Heel!

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary

The Bioinformatics Analyst plays an important role in supporting the Center for Generative Immunotherapy's (CGI) efforts to accelerate the development and clinical testing of AI-designed cancer therapies. This position helps researchers collect, organize, analyze, and interpret large amounts of clinical and biological data that are used to evaluate new treatments, improve personalized cancer vaccines, and advance RNA-based therapeutics. The position analyzes data generated from clinical trials and research studies, including genomic, sequencing, immune profiling, and other molecular datasets. The work performed helps researchers better understand how patients respond to treatment, identify potential biomarkers, evaluate therapeutic effectiveness, and guide future research and clinical development efforts.

The Bioinformatics Analyst develops and maintains data analysis workflows and bioinformatics pipelines that support the processing and analysis of large research datasets. These tools help ensure that data are analyzed consistently, accurately, and efficiently, allowing researchers to generate meaningful results and make informed decisions more quickly. This role provides opportunities to work with advanced sequencing technologies, large-scale genomic datasets, and modern computational tools used in cancer research and precision medicine. The analyst performs customized analyses, creates data visualizations, prepares reports, and communicates findings to researchers and clinical teams.

The position collaborates with investigators in planning research studies and developing data analysis strategies. The Bioinformatics Analyst aids in providing input in scientific publications, grant applications, presentations, and other research activities by providing data analysis and technical expertise.

Ultimately, this position helps maximize the value of the clinical and molecular data generated through CGI research programs. By ensuring that high-quality data are available for analysis and decision-making, the Bioinformatics Analyst supports the development of more effective cancer treatments and helps accelerate the translation of research discoveries into improved patient care.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Master's or Bachelor's and 0-2 years' experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Demonstrated experience in managing priorities and detail oriented.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Relevant genetics, genomics, computational immunology, systems biology and/or biological experience.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Quick Link

https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/326505

Posting Contact Information

• Department Contact Name and Title: Vanessa Perry, Human Resources Consultant
• Department Contact Telephone or Email: [e-mail]
• Office of Human Resources Contact Information: If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or send an email to [e-mail] Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
• Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.