Gladstone Institutes · 5 days ago
Bioinformatics Core Director
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $250K/yr
5+ years expGladstone Institutes is a leading independent research organization focused on improving human health through biomedical research and education. The Bioinformatics Core Director will lead a team to provide bioinformatics support, oversee the Data Science Training Program, and shape the long-term strategy of the Core while fostering collaborations and innovation.
Biotechnology
Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction, mentorship, and supervision for the Bioinformatics Core team
Develop and execute a long-term vision for the Core that aligns with Gladstone’s research priorities
Oversee staffing, recruitment, training, and professional development of Core members
Manage budgets, cost-recovery models, and financial sustainability, including collaborative grant support and institutional investments
Partner with investigators across Gladstone and UCSF to deliver comprehensive bioinformatics support, including:
Pre-experiment consulting and experimental design
Data analysis, visualization, and interpretation across diverse data types (e.g., genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics)
Statistical analysis of complex datasets (e.g., longitudinal, hierarchical, survival models)
Collaborate with computational and experimental researchers, as well as the Scientific Computing and IT groups, to integrate workflows, share best practices, and advise on Gladstone’s deployment of AI tools and high-performance computing resources
Lead or contribute to grant applications related to bioinformatics and computational biology
Develop and maintain robust analysis pipelines for large-scale omics datasets
Assess, test, and implement best practices for reproducible and scalable data analysis
Integrate commonly used open-source bioinformatics software and build web-based or cloud-enabled analytical platforms
Offer workshops, training, and outreach to promote data science literacy among researchers
Qualification
Required
PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, statistics, computer science, biological sciences, or a related field
At least 5+ years of relevant experience post-PhD, including leadership or management of a bioinformatics or computational core facility (10+ years with MS considered, PhD preferred)
Demonstrated success in technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration, and independent thought
Proven experience supervising PhD- and MS-level staff
Experience managing budgets, grants, and financial administration
Strong background in the statistical analysis of biological data
Extensive experience with high-throughput sequencing data (e.g., RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, WGS/WES)
Proficiency in programming and scripting (e.g., Python, R)
High-performance computing experience in Unix/Linux environments
Familiarity with cloud computing and web-based analytical platforms
Strong publication record and evidence of successful extramural funding
Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills
Benefits
Generous medical, dental, vision, retirement plan
Paid vacation
Commuter benefits
Access to free shuttle transportation
Company
Gladstone Institutes
Gladstone Institutes is an independent nonprofit life science research organization that uses visionary sciences and technologies.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.25MKey Investors
Hearst Foundations
2022-01-19Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Robert Williams
President & Robert W. & Linda L. Mahley Distinguished Professor - Medicine
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