Assistant Bioinformatics Scientist, Department of Infectious Diseases

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Description:
Timothy Read's research group at Emory (https://emergent.emory.edu) is seeking a bioinformatics scientist to work on NIH funded research projects in the areas of metagenomics and comparative genomics of bacterial pathogens. This is an opportunity to use your skills to contribute to projects that benefit human health as part of a diverse, collaborative research team. JOB DESCRIPTION: Under minimal supervision, the Assistant Scientist, Bioinformatics performs a wide range of highly technical and complex bioinformatics procedures. Qualification for this position requires demonstrated expertise in designing and developing software, databases, and interfaces for analyzing and manipulating research data applications including expertise with simple programming using Perl/Python or Java, statistical programming, web-development, and database query through SQL.This role collaborates with researchers to develop high throughput data processing and analysis capability. Directs and guides database searches and the computational analysis of resulting data. Provides direct technical support and helps guide, implement, and maintain further improvements to bioinformatics software, databases, and interfaces and works with the entire bioinformatics team to diagnose and fix related issues. May assist in grant and other funding applications, as necessary and appropriate. Demonstrated ability to function as part of a team. Performs other responsibilities as required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: PhD in bioinformatics, computer science, biological or physical science and three years of experience. Experience prior to achieving the PhD will be considered. NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

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