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发帖数: 4 | 1 Bioinformatics Specialist at USC
Informatics Specialist for Bioinformatics
University of Southern California
Requisition ID: P01464151
GENERAL INFORMATION
The University of Southern California Health Sciences Libraries is seeking a
creative, enthusiastic, and service-oriented individual to join its
bioinformatics service program. Since its inception in 2005, the Norris
Medical Library (NML) Bioinformatics Service has provided bioinformatics
support to USC faculty, postdoc, staff, and students, and is now one of the
leading library-based bioinformatics service programs in the nation. Its
recent implementation of an integrated software/hardware solution for the
Next-generation sequencing data analysis has become the most used
bioinformatics service at USC.
Reporting to the program coordinator, the Informatics Specialist provides
educational and consulting support for faculty, postdoc, graduate students,
and researchers in the USC scientific community, with a primary focus on the
University Park Campus (UPC). For additional information about this program
, see the library’s web site http://nml.usc.edu/bioinformatics/. This position will be the first bioinformatics library specialist located at UPC.
The University of Southern California is one of the world’s leading private
research universities. An anchor institution in Los Angeles, USC enrolls
more international students than any other U.S. university and offers
extensive opportunities for internships and study abroad. With a strong
tradition of integrating liberal and professional education, USC fosters a
vibrant culture of public service and encourages students to cross academic
as well as geographic boundaries in their pursuit of knowledge. For more
information, visit www.usc.edu.USC is an equal opportunity affirmative
action employer that actively seeks diversity in the workplace.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide consulting service for the UPC academic and research science
community on the application of bioinformatics tools for their specific
research questions.
• Develop and conduct workshops on software and databases relevant to
the UPC academic and research science community.
• Assist with the maintenance of NML bioinformatics computing
resources, as well as the implementation of open source bioinformatics tools
such as our local Galaxy instance
• Provide collaborative genomic data analysis as well as support grant
application for UPC principal investigators.
• Manage UPC user access to the licensed bioinformatics software and
computing resources; maintain a web site to promote and support the use of
our bioinformatics service by UPC academic and research science community.
• Collaborate and support the bioinformatics program at HSC
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
A Master’s degree in bioinformatics or computational biology and a bachelor
degree in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, microbiology or an
equivalent field. At least two years of relevant experience in
bioinformatics field. Proficient in biocomputational programming languages
such as R, Perl, Python, as well as Linux OS. Solid training in
biostatistics. Extensive familiarity with key molecular, genomic, and
proteomic databases, as well as with a variety of software tools for
manipulation and analyses of these data Demonstrated initiative.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Excellent interpersonal
and communication skills. Experiences in developing and teaching
bioinformatics workshops. Experience in classroom teaching and development
of training materials. Highly proficient in spoken and written English.
Preferred:
Ph.D. in bioinformatics OR in life sciences with formal bioinformatics
training. Extensive knowledge and experiences of key bioinformatics software
(such as Galaxy, Bioconductor, CLC Genomics, QIIME, Partek, Ingenuity
Pathways, etc.) for high-throughput molecular data analysis. Experience with
data analyses in microbial genomics, metagenomics, population and
evolutionary genetics is a major plus. Experience with bioinformatics
applications in High-Performance Computing.
STATUS/SALARY
Minimum starting salary $70,000 (with master degree), adjustable based on
qualifications, skillset and experience. This position is a continuing-
appointment track, the USC librarian’s equivalent to tenure.
BENEFITS
37½ hour week; 22 vacation days; paid sick leave; disability plan;
retirement plan (TIAA/CREF and other options); tuition assistance; paid
medical, dental and life insurance; credit union; group auto and homeowner's
insurance available www.usc.edu/benefits
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted via USC’s online faculty application website
As part of the application, candidates must upload in Word or PDF a cover
letter and curriculum vitae.
Closing Date: To ensure fullest consideration please apply by March 16, 2016
. The position is open until filled.
For more information about this position, contact Leslie Jones, USC Norris
Medical Library, (323) 442-1130, email
[email protected]
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USC values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.
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