Bioinformatics Analyst: Viral Genomics, Single-Cell RNA-Seq

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 84,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Minnesota invites applications for a full-time Bioinformatics Analyst in the Brooke Lab, Department of Microbiology and Immunology. The analyst will perform cutting-edge bioinformatics analyses focusing on viral genomics and single-cell RNA-seq, collaborating with lab members and external partners.

The role emphasizes designing scalable workflows, developing tools, and mentoring colleagues.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree with significant bioinformatics experience.
• 6+ years of research experience in viral genomics and computational biology.
• Hands-on experience with single cell RNAseq datasets.
• Hands-on experience in developing and carrying out data analytical strategies and pipelines for analyzing datasets from high-throughput platforms such as next generation sequencing.
• Must be able to understand and translate life scientist researchers' scientific goals into analytical strategies and process requirements.
• Must be able to function as part of an interactive team while demonstrating self-initiative to achieve the project's goals and the group's mission.
• Excellent oral and written English communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• 70%: Design and implement informatics workflows for Brooke Lab projects and manage data structures for samples and backups.
• 20%: Train lab members to run their own bioinformatics analyses.
• 10%: Lead development of new computational tools and manage a journal club for computational approaches in virology.

Skills

Bioinformatics

Viral genomics

Single-cell RNA-seq

Computational biology

Data analysis pipelines

Git/GitHub

HPC

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Microbiology

Immunology

Education

Advanced degree in bioinformatics or related field

Tools

HPC environments

GitHub

Job description

The University of Minnesota invites applications for a full-time Bioinformatics Analyst in the Brooke Lab, Department of Microbiology and Immunology. The analyst will perform cutting-edge bioinformatics analyses focusing on viral genomics and single-cell RNA-seq, collaborating with lab members and external partners.

The role emphasizes designing scalable workflows, developing tools, and mentoring colleagues.