Bioinformatics Analyst
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on April 11, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Bioinformatics Analyst
Requisition Number
RE44097
Working Title
Bioinformatics Analyst
Department Name
7H030:SANDERS-BROWN CTR ON AGING
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
46
Salary Range
$51,491-84,950/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
MS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
May require long periods of sitting or standing and using a computer
Shift
Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm.
Job Summary
We are currently seeking a skilled bioinformatics specialist to work full-time in a collaborative lab environment at the University of Kentucky. This position will collaborate with the Investigator, Co-Investigator, postdoctoral fellows, and students to develop, implement, and execute a variety of computational methods and tools across several contemporary multiplex technologies.
This role will focus developing analysis pipelines to assess the neurobiological basis of aging and degenerative diseases in the CNS. Preference will be given for candidates with documented experience with computational biology, probabilistic models, statistics, machine learning, and discrete mathematics; ability to analyze and interpret complex datasets, such as multi-sample single cell RNAseq, CITE-seq, ATAC-seq, and bulk RNAseq studies.
Expertise in standard bioinformatic tools using a variety of programming/scripting languages (e.g., R, Python, Perl, Java) in both Windows and UNIX environment is needed.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills; good understanding of computational biology, probabilistic models, statistics, machine learning, and discrete mathematics
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Master's degree or Ph.D. in computer science or related field.
Deadline to Apply
04/24/2024
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Bioinformatics Analyst
Requisition Number
RE44097
Working Title
Bioinformatics Analyst
Department Name
7H030:SANDERS-BROWN CTR ON AGING
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
46
Salary Range
$51,491-84,950/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
MS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
May require long periods of sitting or standing and using a computer
Shift
Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm.
Job Summary
We are currently seeking a skilled bioinformatics specialist to work full-time in a collaborative lab environment at the University of Kentucky. This position will collaborate with the Investigator, Co-Investigator, postdoctoral fellows, and students to develop, implement, and execute a variety of computational methods and tools across several contemporary multiplex technologies.
This role will focus developing analysis pipelines to assess the neurobiological basis of aging and degenerative diseases in the CNS. Preference will be given for candidates with documented experience with computational biology, probabilistic models, statistics, machine learning, and discrete mathematics; ability to analyze and interpret complex datasets, such as multi-sample single cell RNAseq, CITE-seq, ATAC-seq, and bulk RNAseq studies.
Expertise in standard bioinformatic tools using a variety of programming/scripting languages (e.g., R, Python, Perl, Java) in both Windows and UNIX environment is needed.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills; good understanding of computational biology, probabilistic models, statistics, machine learning, and discrete mathematics
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Master's degree or Ph.D. in computer science or related field.
Deadline to Apply
04/24/2024
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How many years experience do you have working with single cell RNAseq datasets?
- None
- Some, but less than 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * How many years experience do you have working with R and/or Python scripting languages?
- None
- Some, but less than 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * How many years experience do you have working with bulk sequencing (RNA or DNA) datasets?
- None
- Some, but less than 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * How many years experience do you have working with computational biology, probabilistic models, statistics, machine learning, and/or discrete mathematics?
- None
- Some, but less than 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK HealthCare Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
- Yes
- No
- * University of Kentucky HealthCare recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK Healthcare, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of the UK Healthcare values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.
(Open Ended Question) - * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- InsideHigherEd.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- Latinosinhighered.com
- HospitalCareers.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (hercjobs.org)
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- Careerbuilder.com
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vita
- Cover Letter
- Resume