Research Support Specialist II - Bioinformatics Research Analyst

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Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences tackles the challenges of our times through purpose-driven science that advances understanding and improves life.

The Department of Animal Science offers undergraduate and graduate programs on the biology and management of food, laboratory and companion animal species. Our research programs advance our understanding of animal biology and address local and global issues facing animal industries today. Our goals are to discover and develop new techniques and information to benefit animals, agriculture and human health. Our internationally recognized faculty have diverse interests in animal management, breeding, genetics, physiology, nutrition, growth biology and microbiology.

The Duan research group uses genomics and computational approaches to investigate key molecular mechanisms which regulate transcription events in animal developmental reprogramming. We identify functional factors that coordinate gene expression during development and under environmental stressors. Our long-term goal is to understand epigenetic mechanisms in animal health and disease and use functional genomics tools to improve animal fertility and health.

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Position Summary

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The Laboratory of Dr. Ellie Duan is seeking a Bioinformatics Research Analyst to work with the Integration Initiative: Sex, Aging, Genomics, and Evolution (IISAGE, https://www.iisage.org/). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in bioinformatics, computer science, genomics, and/or evolutionary biology. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual interested in joining our multidisciplinary genomics team to develop and implement software for genome analysis, pipeline development, and data management.

Required Qualifications

• BS in bioinformatics, computational sciences, genomics or related area or had related project experience by the time of appointment.
• Experience in programming related to bioinformatics and genomics.
• Interest or experience in comparative genomics and/or evolutionary biology is desirable.
• Working knowledge of common bioinformatics tools and publicly available sequence databases
• Proficiency in Perl, R, JavaScript, or Python.
• Expertise in MySQL or another database management system.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to interact and share information effectively with internal and external contacts.
• Ability to develop effective relationships with peers, students, and employees.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify, define, and analyze information before recommending a course of action.
• Effective time and resource management skills.
• Proficiency in applying technology and innovation to improve efficiency and solve problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree with at least three years of experience in NGS data analysis, computational biology, and bioinformatics

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University Job Title:

Research Support Spec II

Job Family:

Academic Support

Level:

F

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$68,445.00 - $77,163.00

Remote Option Availability:

Onsite

Company:

Endowed

Contact Name:

Bert Whalen

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2024-09-20