Research Scientist II, Single Cell Genomics Service Center

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston invites applications for a research academic position focused on bioinformatics and genomics. The successful candidate will design and implement pipelines for large-scale sequencing data and collaborate with wet-lab scientists to advance biomedical research.

Required qualifications include a PhD or equivalent in a related field and at least one year of related experience; expertise in transcriptomics, spatial data analysis, and HPC is highly

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, DO, or DVM in a related field and one year of related experience.
• Strong background in bioinformatics and genomics preferred.
• Experience with transcriptomics and spatial data analysis is desired.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement bioinformatics pipelines for genomics and transcriptomics data.
• Collaborate with wet-lab researchers to plan experiments and interpret results.
• Develop, maintain, and document bioinformatics tools and software.
• Integrate, visualize, and analyze genomic data from multiple sources.
• Process sequencing data and deliver results to researchers.
• Publish scientific findings and reports.

Skills

Bioinformatics

Transcriptomics

Spatial transcriptomics

Python

R

Perl

Cloud computing

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

PhD in related field

MD/DO/DVM in related field

Tools

Xenium platform

High-performance computing

Job description

• Ph. D, M.D, D.O., or D.V.M in related field and one year of related experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph. D, M.D, D.O., or D.V.M in related field and one year of related experience.

Job Description

Conducts innovative scientific investigation by developing theories and devising scientific methods and procedures to apply scientific principles, theories and research in projects related to the mission of UTMB. Committed to the discovery of new innovative biomedical and health services knowledge leading to increasingly effective and accessible health care. Assures competence as a fully trained scientist in a specific discipline or area of expertise.

Job Duties

• Design and implement bioinformatics pipelines for analyzing large-scale genomics and transcriptomics data, including single cell and spatial transcriptomics.
• Collaborate with wet-lab researchers to design experiments and interpret results.
• Develop and maintain bioinformatics tools and software and documentation.
• Integrate, visualize, and analyze genomic data from various sources.
• Process sequencing data generated by sequencing instruments and deliver data to researchers.
• Write and publish scientific papers and reports summarizing research findings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge /Skills/ Abilities

• Experience in transcriptomics, epigenomics, or metagenomics.
• Experience in spatial transcriptomics data analysis such as Xenium platform or other spatial transcriptomics
• Familiarity with cloud computing and high-performance computing environments
• Expertise in bioinformatics algorithms, tools, and technologies
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, R, and Perl
• Experience analyzing large-scale genomic data
• Excellent Communication and interpersonal Skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Salary Range

Commensurate with experience

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/LOCATION OF POSITION

Standard laboratory environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States‑Texas‑Galveston

Work Locations

0679 - Basic Science Bldg

Job

Research Academic & ClinicalRegular

Employee Status

Manager

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Aug 10, 2026, 2:24:14 PM