BACKGROUND

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Convert next-generation sequencing (NGS) reads obtained from hundreds of samples to measures of gene expression.
• Use gene expression patterns to predict disease resistance in animals with unknown phenotypes.
• Work with other project members to identify genes and pathways associated with disease resistance.
• Write scripts (Perl, bash, R) to automate analysis procedures.
• Modify existing in-house or open-source software to better suit the needs of the project.
• Oversee the work of junior members of the bioinformatics team.
• Decide on the best approaches for data analysis and provide recommendations to other team members regarding deficiencies in experimental data.
• Prepare reports summarizing analytical approaches used, results obtained, and conclusions drawn.
• Assist with the preparation of manuscripts and deposition of data into public databases.

REQUIREMENTS

• A PhD in molecular biology, bioinformatics, computing science, or related discipline
• Excellent understanding of gene structure and gene expression
• Strong programming skills, with demonstrated expertise in Perl
• Experience with major bioinformatics APIs, programs, and databases
• Proficient working with genome-scale data sets in a command-line environment
• Able to adapt to rapidly changing technologies and analysis tools
• Vigilant about data documentation and code testing
• Strong communication skills as demonstrated by productive collaborations and publications in referred journals

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