Bioinformatics Specialist III

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY

ID: 7198968 (Ref.No. R103327)
Posted: December 6, 2023

Job Description

Department:

Location:

Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R103327

Minimum Requirements:

Master's degree in Bioinformatics or related field and three years of related experience. Additional experience may not be used on a one-to-one basis to offset the educational requirements. Grade 8 Salary Range Min $65,400 Mid $81,800 Max $98,100

Position Description:

The position will require bioinformatics experience, especially in the area of single cell sequencing data analysis. The position is responsible for developing and implementing bioinformatics solutions to support cancer research and clinical study. This includes developing and maintaining databases, analyzing large datasets such as high-throughput sequencing data, and developing bioinformatics tools/algorithms. The Bioinformatics Specialist III will also work with a team of researchers and clinicians to translate research findings into clinical practice.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience in bioinformatics, with a focus on high-throughput sequencing analysis.

  • Experience with Linux and cluster computing.

  • Experience in single-cell sequencing data analysis.

  • Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, R, or Perl.

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

The Brown Cancer Center encourages candidates to apply who have demonstrated capacity to create inclusive work environments, will work effectively on increasingly diverse teams, and will serve the increasingly diverse students we admit and want to attract.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.



Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258. Assistance and Accommodations Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208. If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258. About the University of Louisville In 2023, the University of Louisville celebrates its quasquibicentennial, the 225th anniversary of the 1798 beginnings of higher education in Louisville. One of the nation’s first city-owned, public universities, UofL today is a vital ecosystem that creates thriving futures for students, our community and society. As one of only 79 universities in the United States to earn recognition by the Carnegie Foundation as both a Research 1 and a Community Engaged university, we impact lives in areas of student success and research and innovation, while our dynamic connection with our local and global communities provides unparalleled opportunities for students and citizens both. The university serves as an engine that powers Metro Louisville and the commonwealth and as a classroom for UofL’s more than 23,000 students, who benefit from partnerships with top employers and a wide range of community service opportunities. To learn more, visit louisville.edu. The University of Louisville is a public university in Louisville, Kentucky. It is a member of the Kentucky state university system.