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University of Missouri-Columbia · 1 day ago

Director-Bioinformatics & Analytics Core

Columbia, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

4+ years exp

The University of Missouri is seeking a Director for its Bioinformatics and Analytics Core. This role involves leading operations, managing a team, and providing bioinformatics and data science consulting for researchers and industry partners.

Education

Diversity & Inclusion

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team focused on implementing data science solutions to large life-science focused data problems

Build a data-driven, cross discipline, integrative research solution that supports researchers in translational, computational approaches for the BAC

Manage the daily operations of the BAC, including oversight of all projects and infrastructure, the purchase, utilization, and upkeep of all equipment

Hire, train, and manage all BAC employees

Train MU investigators in the proper use of informatics and analytics techniques to analyze, visualize, integrate and understand their research data

Advise clients on experimental design, protocols, and sample preparations

Provide post-acquisition image processing and analysis and assist with data interpretation

Develop informational, educational, and marketing materials to communicate information to BAC stakeholders and potential customers

Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures to comply with institution and other applicable regulations (e.g., biohazard material handling, IBC Protocols)

Maintain and generate reports and BAC-use statistics, provide budget analysis as requested

Participate in grant proposal development and manuscript writing

Qualification

BioinformaticsComputational BiologyData ScienceProgramming LanguagesIntegrative Omics AnalysisNext Generation SequencingComplex Data AnalysisStatisticsTraining SkillsTeam CollaborationProject ManagementCommunication Skills

Required

Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science or related fields

At least 4 years of postdoctoral experience

Proven record of applying or developing computational biology approaches to generate new hypotheses

Proven record of conducting collaborative research

Proven record of contributing to cross-disciplinary projects and working in large teams

Fluency in programming and scripting languages (e.g., R, Python, Perl) and their use in a LINUX environment

In depth knowledge of integrative omics analysis, next generation sequencing, data mining, complex data analysis and statistics

Extent of experience in bioinformatics and analytics application in biology including experiment design, execution and analysis

Previous experience working in a multiuser research core facility

Preferred

Experience in computational approaches for whole genome analysis and single cell sequencing technologies

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement

Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses

Company

University of Missouri-Columbia

We are Mizzou! Our distinct mission, as Missouri's only state-supported member of the Association of American Universities, is to provide all Missourians the benefits of a world-class research university.

Founded in 2011

Columbia, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

http://business.missouri.edu/allen-angel-capital-education-program

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