General Information
| Payroll Title | STATISTICIAN SR | Title Code | 007212 | Grade/Step | 10 | Working Title | Bioinformatics Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department Name | Center for Plant Cell Biology | Supervisor | Thomas A Girke | Department Head | Julia N Bailey-Serres |
Special Requirements and Conditions
| Critical Position |
Level of Supervision Received
| General Supervision |
Items Used
| Computers, servers and high-performance compute clusters |
Position Purpose
| Under general direction of the Bioinformatics Facility Director, the analyst will assist IIGB facitity users in ehe analysis of deep-sequencing and gene array data. |
Essential Functions
| Essential Function | % Time |
|---|---|
| Custom Data Analysis | 50 |
| The incumbent will be responsible for the development and maintenance of several pipelines for large-scale data analysis of next generation sequencing experiments. This will include the independent planning, execution and communication of data analysis projects with experimental scientists from different biology and biomedical backgrounds. In the initial stage, the responsibilities will focus on the development and improvement of several data analysis workflows for gene expression profiling (RNA-Seq), small RNA discovery, methylation (BS-Seq) studies and variant detection (VAR-Seq). Another responsibility will be run support and data distribution of next generation sequencers in close collaboration with technical sequencing staff. The responsibilities require the design and implementation of novel algorithms, database development and software development in R, C++ and Python. | |
| Development of Data Analysis Software | 25 |
| Under general supervision by the director of the IIGB bioinformatic facility, the statistician will instruct other programmers and students in the development of data analysis routines and software tools, implement novel data analysis strategies into software pipelines; integrate custom modifications into existing open-source code and write scripts to automate and parallelize complex data analysis tasks on Linux clusters. All programming tasks will be performed exclusively under Linux/Unix environments. | |
| Consultancy and Training | 25 |
| The statistician will provide statistical consultation, train customers in the usage of novel research software tools, and co-instruct data analysis programming workshops together with other facility members. |
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Minimum Requirements
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| Bachelor's Degree with a major in computer sciences, statistics, mathematics, bioinformatics or related field and several years of professional experience in analyzing scientific data; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. | |
| 2 | |
| Basic knowledge of the data analysis concepts used in statistics, bioinformatics or molecular biology. | |
| 3 | |
| A minimum of four years of professional experience with scientific data analysis programming. | |
| 4 | |
| A minimum of two years of professional experience with programming in R, Python and/or C++. | |
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| A minimum of three years of experience of programming under Linux/Unix OSs. | |
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| Experience with the implementation of algorithms into software applications. | |
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| Excellent problem solving skills and ability to work independently. | |
| 8 | |
| Excellent communication skills. | |
Preferred Qualifications
| Preferred Qualification | Display Ranking |
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| Master's/PhD Degree in computer sciences, statistics, mathematics, bioinformatics or a related field. | |
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| Experience in the analysis of biological sequence and profiling data sets. | |
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| Skill in preparing comprehensive data analysis reports. | |
| 4 | |
| Experience in the design of relational databases (e.g.: MySQL) and the development of web-interfaces. | |
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| Demonstrated ability to work in a team, to share own ideas with others and to utilize team resources for optimizing success. | |
| Posted Position Purpose |
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| UC Riverside Center for Plant Cell Biology is seeking a Bioinformatics Analyst to assist with next generation data analysis. UCR is the premier research University in Inland Southern California and we are seeking the best to join us. The Center for Plant Cell Biology at UC Riverside has one of the most modern research facilities worldwide. UCR gives every employee the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel. The department administrative staff is committed to Service Excellence, Honesty, Integrity and Optimal work environment. Within this exciting environment, rich with growth opportunities, you will perform duties to include custom data analysis, development of data analysis software, consultancy and training. |
| Posted Minimum Requirements |
| - Bachelor's Degree with a major in computer sciences, statistics, mathematics, bioinformatics or related field and several years of professional experience in analyzing scientific data; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. - Basic knowledge of the data analysis concepts used in statistics, bioinformatics or molecular biology. - A minimum of three years of professional experience with scientific data analysis programming. - A minimum of two years of professional experience with programming in R, Python and/or C++. - A minimum of three years of experience of programming under Linux/Unix OSs. - Experience with the implementation of algorithms into software applications. - Excellent problem solving skills and ability to work independently. - Excellent communication skills. |
| Posted Preferred Qualifications |
| - Master's/PhD Degree in computer sciences, statistics, mathematics, bioinformatics or a related field. - Experience in the analysis of biological sequence and profiling data sets. - Skill in preparing comprehensive data analysis reports. - Experience in the design of relational databases (e.g.: MySQL) and the development of web-interfaces. - Demonstrated ability to work in a team, to share own ideas with others and to utilize team resources for optimizing success. |