Senior Computational Genomics Scientist

University of California - Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 79,400 - 101,100; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Davis invites applications for a Project Scientist in Genetics, focusing on comparative genomics. The appointee will develop and contribute to an active research program, working with the PI and research team.

No teaching responsibilities are required, but collaboration and supervision of students may occur. Open date: July 23, 2026; review date: Aug 13, 2026; final date: Oct 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• PhD in Genetics, Animal Science or a comparative biology field.
• At least 5 years of experience as a computational genomics scientist and bioinformatician.
• Expertise analyzing whole-genome sequencing data, transcriptomic data (RNA-seq, miRNA-seq) and DNA methylation profiling from humans and non-human species.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Expertise with Python, R, Bash / shell.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to an active research program in comparative genetic and genomic analyses; design specific projects and methods.
• Publish research results in peer-reviewed journals and prepare reports for funding agencies.
• Train and mentor graduate students and postdocs; assist in securing funding and managing budget.

Skills

Python

R

Bash / shell

Education

PhD in Genetics, Animal Science or a comparative biology field

Job description

The University of California, Davis invites applications for a Project Scientist in Genetics, focusing on comparative genomics. The appointee will develop and contribute to an active research program, working with the PI and research team.

No teaching responsibilities are required, but collaboration and supervision of students may occur. Open date: July 23, 2026; review date: Aug 13, 2026; final date: Oct 31, 2026.