Lead Neurodegeneration Bioinformatics Scientist – Multi-Omics

Michigan Medicine

Ann Arbor (MI)

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Michigan Medicine is seeking a Bioinformatician/Computational Biologist Lead to direct and conduct analyses addressing mechanisms of neurodegeneration, including ALS and neuropathies, using multi-omics data from human and mouse nervous system tissues. You will design workflows, build tools, and collaborate with investigators to advance grants and publications.

The role requires leading computational analysis programs, prioritizing projects, and mentoring fellows in a fast-paced neurology

Qualifications

Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in Bioinformatics or related fields with 10+ years of high-throughput data analysis experience.
Significant experience designing transcriptomics studies and performing multi-omics data integration.
Proven publication record in peer-reviewed journals in the field.

Responsibilities

Direct the laboratory's bioinformatics analysis function and set priorities across studies.
Design, develop, and conduct bioinformatics analyses for neurodegeneration including RNA-Seq, exome/genome sequencing, miRNA-Seq, scRNA-Seq, spatial transcriptomics, and omics datasets.
Collaborate with core facilities and investigators; train biologists on bioinformatics tools and best practices.
Develop and maintain reproducible analysis workflows and pipelines with version control and containerization; manage software licenses and computing resources.
Co-author publications and grant proposals; present results at conferences.
Other duties as assigned.