What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bioinformatics Data Analyst position at Bowie State University?
Posting Details
Job Posting Information
Job Posting Number
S317
Position Title
Bioinformatics Data Analyst
Class Title
Regular or Contingent II
Regular (PIN)
Desired Start Date
FLSA
Exempt
Salary Range
60,000 - $65,000
Open Date
02 / 28 / 2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Duties and Responsibilities
The Department of Natural Sciences is seeking excellent candidates for the role of Data Analyst in Bioinformatics. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in support and advancement of Bioinformatics research. The candidate will work closely with the Bioinformatics faculty in the coordination of mentorship of students and maintaining undergraduate research activities. The candidate will be involved in Bioinformatics Lab support and the maintenance of software and equipment. Additional responsibilities include managing recruitment efforts, student progress tracking, and program management activities, organizing student participation in external opportunities such as mentored research, internships, and the successful execution of additional activities, as required, to support student success. Reporting responsibilities may include tracking research progress, monitoring student engagement in research, Bioinformatics lab support and supplemental instructional activities. Our student-focused department requires a candidate with strong commitment to excellence in teaching and coordination, as well as a great appreciation for experiential learning to support our current models for high-impact practice in undergraduate STEM education.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
A Ph.D. or Master of Science in Bioinformatics or related areas. Ph.D. in Bioinformatics / Computational Biology is preferred.
Experience
A minimum of two (2) years research experience in Bioinformatics data management required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Ph.D. (preferred) or Master of Science in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology or related field(s).
- Experience with the development of Bioinformatics tools and algorithms.
- Programming expertise in R and Python.
- Experience with computer-aided drug design, structural bioinformatics, and bio-molecular simulations.
- Demonstrated research experience in next-generation sequencing data analysis.
- Demonstrated research experience working with undergraduate students. Evidence of participating in experiential learning models a plus.
- Demonstrate leadership ability, communication, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability to work in teams.
- Experience working with various stakeholders, such as students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
- Experience working with underrepresented minorities in STEM.
- Ability to work independently with a strong work ethic.
Conditions of Employment
Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of due diligence background check and verification of credentials. Proof of US citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment will be required prior to employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986).
Please be advised, COVID-19 vaccinations are not required but encouraged for faculty and staff to be employed at Bowie State University.
Other
Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave, annual leave, and personal leave; 12 paid holidays per year, tuition remission; employer-funded pension and supplemental retirement accounts.
Posting Detail Information
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Internal Postings
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Salary : $60,000 - $65,000
