Bioinformaticist

AIS Inc•Beaufort, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

A.I.S., Inc. (AIS) is seeking a Bioinformaticist to support the SEFSC Marine Mammal & Turtle Division (MMTD). This role involves conducting and supporting research to enhance laboratory and data analysis techniques for understanding the distribution and abundance of marine and anadromous species. The Bioinformaticist will develop, refine, and utilize molecular techniques, analyze genomic datasets (RADseq, WGS, population genomics, metabarcoding, eDNA), and participate in the NMFS Omics network.

Requirements

BS Degree in Marine Science or related field plus five years of relevant experience.
Bioinformatics expertise, including experience with Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) data analysis (RNA-seq, exome-seq, whole-genome and targeted sequencing, methylation analysis).
Strong knowledge of R/Bioconductor, Python, and other programming languages used in data science and bioinformatics.
Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, R) and knowledge of software engineering best practices.
Experience with data visualization tools/libraries such as ggplot, heatmaps, or dimension reduction techniques.
Ability to present and publish to peer-reviewed audiences and journals.
Ability to go to sea (generally less than 1 week) and lead a small team.
Working knowledge of marine mammal or marine science research activities.
Must be able to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

MS Degree (or higher) in Marine Science, Biology, Oceanography, Ecology, Statistics
Experience with population genomics, landscape genetic analysis, source-sink dynamics, CKMR, and metabarcoding bioinformatics in marine fish and mammal species.
Experience with analysis of eDNA data.

Responsibilities

Use statistical and computational approaches to assess data and results that influence fisheries management and conservation of marine and anadromous taxa.
Continue development of robust data management planning and execution to meet all requirements of the Public Access to Research Results (PARR) Act.
Collaborate with the program manager to identify research priorities and conduct project management to ensure efficient and accurate data delivery; construct and manage deadlines.
Manage laboratory approaches including assisting with purchasing, inventory management, and training new employees.
Occasionally participate in the collection and analysis of data on anadromous or marine organisms, including fieldwork (generally less than 1 week at sea).
Establish and nurture effective partnerships with internal and external scientists and resource managers from NOAA offices, Federal and State agencies, academic institutions, and international institutions.
Collaborate with internal and external groups to facilitate information sharing toward common objectives.
Prepare management reports, information products, and presentations for both general and technical audiences.
Participate in publishing research in scientific journals as lead or co-author; assist with development of reports, papers, presentations, and briefs on marine or fisheries-related information.
Attend planning and coordination meetings with MMTD researchers virtually or in person.