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Bioinformatics Scientist, Research & Innovation

R0141622
University of Nevada, Reno - Main Campus

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Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno is currently seeking a skilled Bioinformatics/ Biostatistics/ Data Scientist to bolster research endeavors and assist faculty, staff, and students both on campus and in the Western NIH IDeA states. This role involves providing essential biostatistics, bioinformatics, and data analytical services for various applied research projects.

The Scientists, collaborating with colleagues from the Nevada Bioinformatics Center, will offer comprehensive support to researchers at all levels of proficiency, delivering expert assistance across various stages of the research lifecycle (e.g., consultation, analysis, dissemination). This role requires staying current of emerging bioinformatics and data science methodologies, fostering collaboration to assess and enhance services, and actively participating in university-wide initiatives related to data.

Job responsibilities cover various aspects of data support and research facilitation and include:

• Consult on research data inquiries and develop customized or apply standard technical and programming solutions for data collection, manipulation, analysis, and visualization.
  
• Provide support for the development of research projects, including assistance with grant proposals.
  
• Engage with the research community to foster collaborations and facilitate interdisciplinary efforts.
  
• Develop and deliver educational content, including live workshops and asynchronous training materials such as guides and tutorials.
  
• Conduct independent exploration and testing of new programming and bioinformatics tools relevant to omics technologies.
  
• Participate in educational opportunities and professional development activities to enhance support for UNR's research infrastructure.
  
• Utilize and develop statistical and computational pipelines for the analysis of omics data, including RNA-seq, 16s rRNA, ChIP-seq, scRNA-seq, bisulfite sequencing, and high-throughput proteomics (DIA and TMT).
  

Successful candidates should demonstrate proficiency in Linux environments and possess experience in either R and/or Python programming languages. Additionally, they should exhibit an understanding of and interest in biology, along with the ability to rapidly grasp new concepts. Attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and adept problem-solving abilities are essential, alongside effective communication skills. Moreover, candidates should thrive in a collaborative, innovative, data-driven, and goal-oriented environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in the fields of biological and/or computational sciences and two (2) years of related work experience; OR
  
• Master's Degree in the fields of biological and/or computational sciences and one (1) year of related relevant work experience; OR
  
• Doctorate Degree in the fields of biological and/or computational sciences with no post-graduate work experience required.
  

Related Experience: While Bioinformatics is often linked with genomics and transcriptomics, our core services extend beyond these omics fields. Candidates with backgrounds in proteomics or community health science are strongly encouraged to apply.

Schedule or Travel Requirements

Requires occasional travel

Compensation Grade

Administrative Faculty B

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement!

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 17.50% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested on your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

“I had no idea the value of the faculty retirement plan when I joined UNR. On my first day, I found out I was fully vested in my contributions and the company's 17.5% matching. I have watched my retirement grow over the years, not only in contributions, but with investments. It is hard to put into words how appreciative I am to feel so secure in my future” - Michelle B.

Perks of Working at UNR!

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
  
• Generous annual and sick leave, life insurance - Faculty Benefits
  
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
  
• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders.
  
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
  
• Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure we are working to create a diverse and welcoming campus climate. Diversity Groups
  
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
  
• No state income tax!
  

Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits but, in order to be eligible, children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program

Department Information

Research & Innovation is a service organization providing high-quality service and competitive infrastructure to enable faculty and students to excel in their research, scholarly and creative endeavors, and entrepreneurial activities. The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading research university committed to the pursuit of knowledge that addresses the important issues of our time, promotes innovation, and drives economic development in Nevada. Please visit www.unr.edu/research-innovation for more information.

Contact Information

Adelina Coomler -

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

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Please attach the following documents to your application:

1) Resume/CV

2) Cover Letter

3) Contact Information for Three Professional References

4) Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying.

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

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For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

About Us

The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading American public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada's original land-grant university, the University serves 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.

Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (“Very High Research”) university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the “Best National Universities” and “Best National Public Universities.” It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times' “Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.”

Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada's first medical school - the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine - and it delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.

The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. In recent years, the University has expanded to include two additional locations: the Redfield Campus in south Reno and the Wayne L. Prim campus in Incline Village, which is the home of the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe.

As part of the Nevada System of Higher Education - comprised of two research universities, one state college, four community colleges and an environmental research institute - the University is committed to developing strong partnerships with each of these institutions for the benefit of all Nevadans.

Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that's transforming Nevada's communities and businesses, the University continues its nearly 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.

The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students' cognitive growth and academic achievement - all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.

For more information, please visit the University's website.

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Founded in 1874, the University of Nevada, Reno is the State of Nevada’s land grant institution with a statewide mission and presence. The University of Nevada, Reno is a Carnegie I Research Institution and has been recognized as a “Top Tier” Best National University by U.S. News & World Report. With an enrollment of nearly 21,000 students we offer 145 Tier 1 accredited degree programs. Located in the picturesque Truckee Meadows the University of Nevada, Reno is surrounded by numerous state and national parks, is 45 minutes from beautiful Lake Tahoe, and four hours from San Francisco.

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. We are an inclusive and engaged community and recognize the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age, disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, or religion.





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