How to Apply
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Job Summary
The Center for Statistical Genetics (CSG) in the Department of Biostatistics at the University of Michigan has an exciting opportunity for a Bioinformatics Analyst (UM job title: Bioinformatician / Computational Biologist - Senior). You will join a highly interactive team that serves as the Informatics Research Center for NHLBI's TOPMed program. You will support the integration of metabolomics, proteomics and/or RNA-sequencing information into studies that already have whole genome sequence data for 10,000s of individuals. This is an opportunity to work in a rewarding research area that always poses new technical and computational problems.
Who We Are
We at the Center for Statistical Genetics design and carry out some of the world's largest human genetic studies with petascale genetic information, health data, and additional biological information on hundreds of thousands of human participants. We develop methods and tools that make these data and the insights they support available to thousands of researchers worldwide across academia, industry, and government.
Why Work at Michigan?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- Generous time off, including family leave
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance, dental, vision
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
For more information, please visit: https://careers.umich.edu/benefits/
Responsibilities*
- Process and quality control omics data for the TOPMed Project, which has already sequenced >180,000 deep whole genomes. (20%)
- Develop pipelines to process and analyze multi-omic datasets, including methylation, metabolomics, proteomics, and/or RNAseq. (20%)
- Establish and maintain best practices for reproducible bioinformatic analyses. (20%)
- Follow relevant scientific literature to ensure use of optimal methods and understand emerging practices across the field. (20%)
- Contribute to key reports and papers for presentations and publication and present at scientific conferences. (20%)
Required Qualifications*
- Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genetics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 2-5 years experience in bioinformatics or a related domain.
- Proficiency in analyzing large-scale biological datasets and familiarity with sequencing technologies.
- Expertise in RNA-seq or metagenomics analyses.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, Perl, or Java.
- Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Google Cloud) is a plus.
- Proven problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Proficiency in Docker and workflow management systems (e.g., Nextflow, Snakemake).
Modes of Work
This is a hybrid position and requires residence in commuting distance to the Ann Arbor campus.
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Senior - $85,850 - $106,050
Intermediate - $70,849 - $87,520
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.