CoreLab Bioinformatician

Job/Project Description

The CoreLab Bioinformatician will play a critical role in driving expert analysis and management of large-scale genomic datasets. This role requires a high degree of technical proficiency, creativity, and a collaborative mindset. Selected candidates will be based at UM6P at the campus of Benguerrir.

Key Duties

  • Data Analysis & Management: Conduct comprehensive bioinformatic analysis including sequence assembly, annotation, and comparative genomics.
  • Data Visualization: Create innovative data visualizations to represent genomic data effectively.
  • Pipeline Development: Develop, refine, and maintain bioinformatic workflows and pipelines for high-throughput genomic data processing.
  • Research Collaboration: Collaborate with research teams to design experiments and analyze data to support scientific discoveries.
  • Training and Support: Provide training and support to research staff and students on bioinformatics tools and best practices.
  • Database Management: Develop and manage databases to ensure integrity, security, and accessibility of data.
  • Innovative Solutions: Stay abreast of, and implement, latest bioinformatics tools and technologies to enhance research outcomes.
  • Cross-disciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with IT, Corelab personnel, and researchers to ensure seamless data flow and integration across platforms.

Required Competencies

  • Proficiency in bioinformatics software, tools, and databases. Strong coding skills in Python, R, and/or Perl.
  • Ability to analyze and visualise complex biological data and provide clear, actionable insights.
  • Primary, secondary and tertiary analysis of complete genomes, exomes and gene panels.
  • Genomic and metagenomic analysis of pathogens and/or phytopathogens (viruses, bacteria, fungi).
  • Bioinformatic analysis of RNA-Seq data is desirable.
  • Proficiency in the Linux environment and knowledge of various relevant bioinformatic tools, databases and algorithms.
  • Excellent working knowledge of HPC computing clusters.
  • Ability to transform analysis results into report forms.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex data to various audiences.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to new challenges and research questions.
  • Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously, with strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Proven track record of effective collaboration in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Required Qualifications

  • Ph.D in bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of post-graduate experience in a bioinformatics role, within a research team, service-providing entity, or a clinical setting.
تاريخ النشر: اليوم
الناشر: LinkedIn
تاريخ النشر: اليوم
الناشر: LinkedIn