Hybrid Research Programmer I, Genomics & Bioinformatics

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

USC benefits including healthcare

Job summary

The University of Southern California in Los Angeles seeks a 1-year Fixed Term Research Programmer I, Health Research, to support the Bioinformatics Core in the Leonard Davis School of Gerontology. The role focuses on building and running analyses for large-scale human genomic datasets, advancing aging research.

The programmer will develop scalable workflows, contribute to publications, and collaborate with core leaders. Hybrid on-campus/remote work, competitive USC benefits expected.

Qualifications

• MA/MS degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, quantitative social science, molecular genetics, or related field.
• 2+ years coding with R or Python.
• 2+ years analyzing human genomics data.
• Experience with HPC and large biological datasets.
• Strong communication and ability to work independently/collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document robust computational workflows, testing procedures, and production pipelines that support multi-omics analyses for the Gerontology Bioinformatics Core.
• Develop datasets, create tables, perform analyses, and contribute to publications with other researchers.
• Give online and in-person technical demonstrations.
• Develop and run workflows using command line and high-performance computing clusters.
• Maintain currency with new technologies and continually develop skills.
• Participate in research projects by contributing to study design, developing prototype computational implementations, and supporting technical reports, manuscripts, and grant proposals.
• Promote a collaborative and inclusive research environment consistent with USC's Code of Ethics.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

R

Python

Genomics data analysis

HPC

Data management

Communication

Education

Master's degree or higher in Epidemiology/Biostatistics or related field

Tools

Linux/Unix

Open-source software

High-performance computing

GWAS

Job description

The University of Southern California in Los Angeles seeks a 1-year Fixed Term Research Programmer I, Health Research, to support the Bioinformatics Core in the Leonard Davis School of Gerontology. The role focuses on building and running analyses for large-scale human genomic datasets, advancing aging research.

The programmer will develop scalable workflows, contribute to publications, and collaborate with core leaders. Hybrid on-campus/remote work, competitive USC benefits expected.