Bioinformatics Analyst

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Job description

Job Summary

This position is to provide prompt, comprehensive and state-of-the-art bioinformatics and statistics support for basic science, translational and clinical investigators at MCC. The candidate will get involved in collaborating with MCC investigators, generating manuscripts, and developing competitive grant applications. The candidate will process and analyze various types of omics data generated from RNA-seq, DNA-seq, bisulfite sequencing, mass spectrometry and microarray. The candidate will also perform data mining from genomic data repositories and perform customized analyses for specific research projects. The candidate is expected to have excellent knowledge in statistics and be proficient in R, C and Python programming.

IMPORTANT: To be considered for this position you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. You will also be required to upload a cover letter and CV.

Given the COVID-19 pandemic, and the need to protect our university community including our students, staff, faculty and visitors, the University of Kentucky is requiring COVID-19 vaccination for all new hires prior to starting employment. Therefore, as of October 18, 2021, all new hires prior to their first day of employment must submit appropriate documentation showing, i) completion of the first vaccination against COVID-19, or ii) completion of the full vaccination series against COVID-19, or iii) approved exemption (medical contraindications or a sincerely held religious belief) through the formal exemption process from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement. For those employees who have completed the first vaccination against COVID-19 prior to their first day of employment, the second vaccination (if applicable) must be completed following the vaccination recommended schedule to be considered fully vaccinated.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

R, C and Python programming; Knowledge in statistics; Bioinformatics software and data repositories.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience

Master's degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, or Computer Science preferred.

Deadline to Apply 01/23/2022 University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.