Bioinformatics Scientist: Cancer Genomics & Multi-Omic Analysis

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida Health Cancer Institute (UFHCI) seeks a Masters-level Bioinformatics Research Scientist to support cancer research through high-throughput data analysis. You will work with biostatisticians and computational scientists on a changing project portfolio with co-authorship on publications.

You will analyze RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, and other omics data, design analysis plans, and develop scalable pipelines on UF's HPC cluster, contributing to training and outreach for researchers.

Qualifications

• Masters' in bioinformatics, computational biology, genetics, molecular biology, computer science, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing high-throughput sequencing data, evidenced by publications, preprints, dissertation work, or a public code portfolio.
• Proficiency in R and/or Python and working knowledge of the Linux command line and shell scripting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a broad range of collaborators.

Responsibilities

• Analyze high-throughput genomics data (RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq, methylation) for UFHCI investigators.
• Consult with investigators on experimental design, feasibility, and analysis plans.
• Develop, adapt, and maintain reproducible analysis pipelines on UF's HiPerGator cluster.
• Integrate multi-omic, clinical, and public data; develop methods where needed.
• Interpret results with investigators and contribute to manuscripts and grants.
• Maintain project documentation, code repositories, and data management practices.

Skills

R

Python

Linux

Shell scripting

Communication

Public datasets knowledge

C++

Rust

Git

Nextflow

Snakemake

WDL

Docker

Singularity

SCRNA-seq

Statistics

Education

Masters in bioinformatics or related field

Tools

HiPerGator

Sparse data analysis tools

Bioconductor

CRAN

PyPI

Job description

The University of Florida Health Cancer Institute (UFHCI) seeks a Masters-level Bioinformatics Research Scientist to support cancer research through high-throughput data analysis. You will work with biostatisticians and computational scientists on a changing project portfolio with co-authorship on publications.

You will analyze RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, and other omics data, design analysis plans, and develop scalable pipelines on UF's HPC cluster, contributing to training and outreach for researchers.