Bioinfo-Comput Biologist Sr/Inter/Assoc - Snitkin Lab

Apply Now

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Summary

The Snitkin Lab (https://thesnitkinlab.com/) in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology seeks applicants for a Bioinformatician-Computational Biologist. The Snitkin lab is comprised of an interdisciplinary group of scientists studying the evolution and transmission of antibiotic resistance ( https://thesnitkinlab.com/ ). To address these research questions, we develop and apply analysis workflows to large genomic and epidemiologic data sets generated with clinical and public health collaborators. In addition, we are increasingly taking projects back to the wet lab to test hypothesis generated through big data analysis. We are currently looking for a staff bioinformatician to assist in maintaining the lab's reproducible workflows, implement novel data analysis workflows and lead analysis projects. In addition, it is anticipated that this position will provide the opportunity to participate in large collaborative projects and assist in developing analytic plans.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day

• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

• Maintaining reproducible storage and analysis workflows.

• Adapting and/or implementing novel bioinformatic workflows to meet needs for emerging projects in the lab.

• Preforming genomic epidemiology analyses in support of collaborative projects.

• Staying up to date on relevant literature and state of the art tools/methods.

• Working with team members to advise on analysis strategies.

• Preparation and participation in various within lab and collaborative meetings.

Required Qualifications*

Senior Level:

• An MS or PhD in computational biology, computer science or equivalent.

• A minimum of 6 years of research experience performing bioinformatics research.

• Proficiency in R or Python for data analysis/visualization.

• Adept in navigating command line interface.

• Experience working on the command-line and performing analyses in high-performance computeenvironment.

• Experience analyzing and organizing large genomic data sets.

• Experience working with public databases such as NCBI SRA and PATRIC.

• Experience working in HPC environment.

• Experience with standard bioinformatics software tools and packages.

• Ability to work well in the context of interdisciplinary collaborations both within and external to thelab.

Intermediate Level:

• A bachelor's degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science or equivalent.

• A minimum of 4 years of research experience performing bioinformatics research.

• Proficiency in R or Python for data analysis/visualization.

• Adept in navigating command line interface.

• Experience working on the command-line and performing analyses in high-performance compute environment.

• Experience analyzing and organizing large genomic data sets.

• Experience working with public databases such as NCBI SRA and PATRIC.

• Experience working in HPC environment.

• Experience with standard bioinformatics software tools and packages.

• Ability to work well in the context of interdisciplinary collaborations both within and external to the lab.

Associate Level:

• A bachelor's degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science or equivalent.

• A minimum of 2 years of research experience performing bioinformatics research.

• Proficiency in R or Python for data analysis/visualization.

• Experience working on the command-line and performing analyses in high-performance computeenvironment.

• Experience analyzing and organizing large genomic data sets.

• Experience working with public databases such as NCBI SRA and PATRIC.

• Experience working in HPC environment.

• Experience with standard bioinformatics software tools and packages.

• Ability to work well in the context of interdisciplinary collaborations both within and external to the lab.

Desired Qualifications*

• MS in bioinformatics or computational biology.

• Experience performing microbial genomic analysis.

• Experience in pipeline construction with Snakemake or Nextflow.

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

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.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

248904

Working Title

Bioinfo-Comput Biologist Sr/Inter/Assoc - Snitkin Lab

Job Title

Bioinfo-Comput Biologist Sr

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Medical School

Department

MM Microbiology and Immunology

Posting Begin/End Date

5/10/2024 - 6/09/2024

Career Interest

Research

Apply Now