Bioinformatician I | University of Chicago (UC) - Military Veterans

Location: Chicago, IL Job Description: Knowledge and experience in basic and advance analyses of NGS data (ChIP-seq, RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, Hi-C, Bisulfite sequencing, etc.). Designs and perform formal evaluation of informatics methods and products. Manipulates publicly accessible, commercial, or proprietary genomic, proteomic, or post-genomic databases. Participates in creating data algorithms and specialized computer software to identify and classify components of a biological system (i.e. DNA and protein sequences). Applies basic application of computational tools and information technology to gather, analyze and visualize data in biology and biomedical research. Interprets data analysis of high throughput genomics, proteomics, and genetic data. Plans own resources to implement or modify existing web-based bioinformatics tools. Performs other related work as needed. Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelors in bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field. Masters degree. Experience: Author of at least one research article where the candidate contributed to bioinformatics analyses.  Experience in single cell genomic analyses. Preferred Competencies ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, GRO-seq, and RNA-seq. CRISPR genetic engineering. Rapid protein degradation using Degron system. Bioinformatics. Cardiac functional analyses. Mouse genetics. Lentivirus transduction. Cell culture experience. Protein-protein interaction analysis using mass-spectrometry. Working Conditions Laboratory Setting. Application Documents Resume (required) Cover Letter (required) References (preferred) The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via the Applicant Inquiry Form. The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.