Bioinformatics Research Analyst — Microbiology & Immunology

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 78,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Regents Tuition Benefit Program

Excellent retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Minnesota seeks a full-time Bioinformatics Analyst to support the Department of Microbiology and Immunology (DMI). The role involves developing informatics workflows, applying NGS analyses, and collaborating with diverse labs within DMI on pathogen detection, genomics, and single-cell transcriptomics.

Candidates should have advanced NGS knowledge, strong computational skills (Linux, R/Python), and the ability to communicate complex results clearly.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of next generation sequencing technologies and analytical strategies.
• Ability to organize data structures for samples and backups.
• Willingness to learn new analytical techniques as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement informatics workflows for DMI research projects.
• Consult with researchers on experimental design and planning.
• Present methods and findings in reports, literature reviews, and seminars.

Skills

NGS analysis

Linux shell

R/Python

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Doctorate in life sciences / CS / engineering

Tools

BWA

HISAT2

GATK

Seurat

Job description

The University of Minnesota seeks a full-time Bioinformatics Analyst to support the Department of Microbiology and Immunology (DMI). The role involves developing informatics workflows, applying NGS analyses, and collaborating with diverse labs within DMI on pathogen detection, genomics, and single-cell transcriptomics.

Candidates should have advanced NGS knowledge, strong computational skills (Linux, R/Python), and the ability to communicate complex results clearly.