HudsonAlpha - Computational Biologist I - GSC
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Position: Research: Computational Biologist I - GSC
Position Type: Full-Time
*This is a hybrid-remote position and the selected candidate must reside in either Colorado or Alabama.
INSTITUTE OVERVIEW
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
As a research facility the Institute houses a variety of quasi-independent laboratories each with its own unique research objective(s). Each laboratory develops its particular protocols and manages materials and equipment. Laboratories operate under the direction of a Principal Investigator or team of Investigators and assignments are made within the research team based on areas of expertise and overall objectives of the lab.
The HudsonAlpha Genome Sequencing Center (formerly the Stanford Human Genome Center) is a not-for-profit research group focusing on the generation of high quality plant and fungal genomic resources for the scientific community. It specializes in eukaryotic whole genome sequence assembly and analysis together with improvement or finishing of complex eukaryotic genomes.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Computational Biologist takes lab-generated data and creates computational models that allow further manipulation and experimentation. By applying computational methods the Computational Biologist I enables rapid incremental analysis required to process the large amount of data generated in a high throughput laboratory. Next generation sequencing technology is a particularly complex endeavor that requires computational analysis to provide quality timely analysis with the volume of data generated.
JOB SPECIFIC TASKS
HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology Genome Sequencing Center (GSC) is seeking a computationally minded individual with a strong programming/computer science background who has experience in bioinformatics or large data science.
Job Description:
- Extensive involvement with day-to-day data analysis of genomes and contribute/lead in the creation of tools to visualize complex genomic data sets.
- Work with a team of scientists to manipulate assemble and explore the genomic sequence of plants of interest as food crops and biofuels.
- Assist/Lead in the development of improved methods for assembling genomes using Illumina and/or long read PACBIO sequence data.
- Assist/Lead in the communication of scientific information in the form of reports presentations and prepare contributions to resulting research papers.
- Participate in the development of specific genome analysis methods to assist in furthering scientific knowledge pertaining to specific organisms.
EDUCATION AND REQUIRED SKILLS EXPERIENCE
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in biology biostatistics mathematics or related field; masters degree a plus
- Knowledge of current bioinformatics approaches and databases
- Experience with multiple programming languages and computational environments including UNIX-style operating systems command line interfaces.
- Strong programming skills in C C Perl or Python for UNIX is required. A minimum of 2 years of experience is preferred.
- Experience with and knowledge of biological sciences especially genetics and molecular biology is preferred.
Required Skills:
- Good communication skills and ability to work with others to accomplish goals
- Able to perform job responsibilities independently with general and minimal direction.
- Good programming skills and ability to manipulate large data sets
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to document work performed especially in support of publishing scientific results and to enable software re-use and robustness
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/Mental Functions
ADA Requirements The physical demands work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer - All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws). Continued employment remains on an at-will basis.
Physical Demands
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sit or stand) for prolonged periods (50% of the time).
- Occasionally move about the office (accessing files/storage office equipment computers and other office productivity devices attending meetings etc.).
- Constant use of common office equipment (e.g. computers mobile devices calculators copiers scanners).
- Close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- Communicate in person and over the telephone.
Environmental Factors
- Perform work in an indoor office environment with controlled temperature.
- Tolerate moderate noise level (i.e. business office with computers phone and printers light traffic).
Mental Functions
- Continuous mental and visual attention.
- Ability to focus on tasks despite interruptions and open cubicle environment.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in the English language.
- Analyze and solve problems.
- Learn and apply new skills and information.
- Perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks.
- Read and interpret data information and documents.
It is the policy of HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology in accordance with all applicable laws to recruit hire train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race color religion sex age national origin disability genetic information sexual orientation veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
