BACKGROUND

The Bioinformatics Research Center at UNC-Charlotte invites applications for two Research Associates in Bioinformatics. UNC-Charlotte’s Bioinformatics Research Center is engaged in a multi-year expansion program encompassing two major sites. In addition to a $35M state-of-the art bioinformatics building under construction on the University’s main campus, the Center has the leadership role in bioinformatics for the nearby North Carolina Research Campus (NCRC) at Kannapolis (http://www.ncresearchcampus). The NCRC is a $1.5B, 350-acre biotechnology research park that will be home to the research programs of a large number of private biotechnology companies, as well as those of at least six NC research universities and several health care organizations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The individual(s) accepting this position will work in close collaboration with scientists from academia and industry at the Kannapolis campus.

REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate must be able to understand high-throughput workflows and model data in modern relational databases (Oracle, mySql or Postgres).
Thorough knowledge of a modern programming language (Java, C++, Python, etc.) is required. The candidate must have outstanding communication skills and be able to talk with biologists and understand where their data bottlenecks are and how to solve them. A solid understanding of bioinformatics algorithms and a good grasp of statistics is essential. Experience in using Linux computer clusters is desirable as the candidate must be able to apply these to analyze problems on the large data sets of post-genomic biology. A Master’s in Bioinformatics, Biology, Computer Science or a related field is required (Ph.D. preferred).

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be made electronically at https://jobs.uncc.edu and should include vitae, at least 3 references, and a letter of interest. Informal inquiries can be made to the Search Committee Chair, Lawrence Mays (lemays[at]uncc.edu). The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an EOE/AA employer and an ADVANCE Institution. For additional information, please visit our website at http://www.bioinformatics.uncc.edu.