Marine Genomics, Population Genetics Bioinformatician Remote

CASE Consultants International; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Remote and flexible work options

Professional development

Job summary

CASE Consultants International is seeking an experienced Marine Bioinformatician to support NOAA SEFSC Marine Mammal & Turtle Division. You will analyze large genomic datasets to understand population structure and evolutionary history of marine species, translating results into actionable insights for fisheries management and conservation.

The role involves developing reproducible bioinformatics workflows, collaborating with NOAA scientists, and contributing to field sampling and training

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Marine Biology, Marine Science, Bioinformatics, Ecology or related field.
• Experience analyzing NGS datasets (RNA-seq, WGS, exome, methylation).
• Strong programming in R and Python and reproducible workflows.
• Experience with data visualization and statistical analysis.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent scientific writing and presentation skills.
• Occasional marine field research and vessel operations preferred.
• Leadership in small technical teams and marine genomics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large genomic datasets using modern bioinformatics pipelines.
• Conduct population genomics, landscape genetics, and eDNA analyses.
• Develop and automate bioinformatics workflows for NGS applications.
• Support RADseq, WGS, RNA-seq, metabarcoding, CKMR studies.
• Collaborate with NOAA scientists to set priorities and deliver analyses.
• Develop data management plans complying with PARR.
• Assist with laboratory management, equipment inventory, and training.
• Participate in field sampling and marine research activities.
• Present findings to technical and non‑technical audiences and publish.
• Collaborate with NOAA Omics Network and other agencies.

Skills

R programming

Python programming

Reproducible workflows

Data visualization

Scientific writing

Independence + collaboration

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Marine Biology or related field

Tools

Bioconductor

Git/GitHub

Linux command line

High-performance computing (HPC)

Cloud-based computing

Job description

CASE Consultants International is seeking an experienced Marine Bioinformatician to support NOAA SEFSC Marine Mammal & Turtle Division. You will analyze large genomic datasets to understand population structure and evolutionary history of marine species, translating results into actionable insights for fisheries management and conservation.

The role involves developing reproducible bioinformatics workflows, collaborating with NOAA scientists, and contributing to field sampling and training