Bioinformatics Programmer at UCSF, USA | Biology | Apply Now
A rare chance to join the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Division of Cardiology as a UCSF Bioinformatics Programmer/Data Scientist. This role is based in San Francisco, CA, and seeks candidates with a strong background in biological science or computational programming. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply soon.
- Position: Bioinformatics Programmer
- Location: San Francisco, CA, United States
- Job ID: 8183
About the University
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading public research university dedicated to advancing health worldwide through education, research, and patient care. The Division of Cardiology at UCSF is one of the largest clinical, research, and training divisions within the Department of Medicine, focusing on cardiovascular disease and human genetics.
UCSF Bioinformatics Programmer Job Description
They will be involved in developing and utilizing computational tools and systems to analyze and interpret biological or other research data. This role includes utilizing and developing algorithms, computational techniques, and standard statistical methodologies. The candidate will help design new experiments and lead the execution of building machine learning and statistical models, while maintaining computational infrastructure and managing the flow of samples and information for large-scale studies.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage, clean, and analyze large-scale medical data using various analytic techniques.
- Build ETL pipelines using R, Python, Go, Rust, shell, SQL, WDL, and Docker.
- Maintain bioinformatic databases by obtaining and restructuring data.
- Write and maintain analytic pipelines and tools for discovery and replication analyses.
- Conduct bioinformatic analyses including variant calling and annotation.
- Participate in authorship teams under PI supervision.
- Develop and implement new techniques based on problem requirements.
- Perform administrative duties as needed.
UCSF Bioinformatics Programmer Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in biological science, computational/programming, or related area; MS/PhD preferred.
- Approximately 12 months of medical/health-data pipeline and analysis experience.
- Experience with cloud providers such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud is a plus.
- Ability to learn and manage cloud-based pipelines.
- Experience with databases or willingness to learn.
This UCSF Bioinformatics Programmer opportunity offers an excellent opportunity for qualified candidates to contribute to cutting-edge research in cardiovascular disease and human genetics. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply at the earliest to be considered for this role.
