Bioinformatics Specialist at Rockefeller University! Apply Now
Rockefeller University Job Posting
Welcome to Rockefeller University, where cutting-edge research and innovation are at the forefront of our mission. Our Vertebrate Genome Laboratory is dedicated to conducting research and services for individual and large vertebrate genome projects, including the ambitious Vertebrate Genomes Project aiming to sequence genomes for all vertebrate species on the planet.
Position: Bioinformatics Specialist
Department: Vertebrate Genome Laboratory
Location: New York, New York
Field: Science
Job Reference: 1639
Job Description
Organization Overview
Our Vertebrate Genome Laboratory conducts research and services for individual and large vertebrate genome projects such as the Vertebrate Genomes Project (VGP/G10K) aiming to sequence high-quality genomes for all 66,000 vertebrate species on the planet. Learn more at Vertebrate Genomes Project.
Overview
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a strong background in Computer Science and Genomics to join the Bioinformatics team of the Vertebrate Genome Laboratory at Rockefeller University. The Bioinformatics Specialist will play a key role in generating reference genomes of eukaryotic species as part of the Vertebrate Genomes Project and the Earth Biogenome Project. The ideal candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop and maintain genome assembly pipelines and help improve genome assembly quality and efficiency.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the Bioinformatics Specialist include:
- Genome assembly
- Genome assembly pipeline maintenance
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Master’s degree required, Ph.D. preferred
- Educational emphasis in computer science or computational biology
- Strong programming skills, including knowledge of computational data-analysis workflows (e.g., CWL)
- Familiarity with Unix and HPC environments
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication skills
Preferred qualifications:
- Previous experience with Galaxy workflows
- The ability to organize, prioritize, and plan work effectively
- An investigative and solution-oriented mindset
- Skilled in working within large scientific consortia
If you are passionate about genomics, bioinformatics, and contributing to groundbreaking research, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
For more information and to apply, visit Rockefeller University Careers
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