Bioinformatics Analyst- School of Medicine, Pathology

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

This role maintains software, hardware, and the network in a bioinformatics setting or molecular modeling laboratory. It supervises regular updates and recommends state-of-the-art enhancements. The position analyzes high throughput screening data and performs structure activity analyses to generate predictive correlations. It applies a limited range of molecular modeling tools to refinement of high throughput screening hits and presents the models in a form that allows users to make decisions concerning the direction of an experimental program. Performs related responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• A master's degree in biology, biostatistics, chemistry, biochemistry, bioinformatics or related science or IT-based discipline
• Some student-related experience gained through formal Master's-level academic training.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in R and Python
• Experience with single-cell RNA-seq and ATAC-seq pipelines and analysis (e.g., Cell Ranger, Seurat, Scanpy)
• Interest in systems immunology and multi-omics analysis
• Experience with Jupyter Notebook and R Markdown for analysis and reproducible workflows
• Proficiency with high-performance computing (HPC) environments and job scheduling (e.g., SLURM)
• Familiarity with AI tools to accelerate coding, analysis, and documentation workflows

Responsibilities

• Maintains software, hardware and the network in a bioinformatics setting or molecular modeling laboratory.
• Supervises regular updates and recommends state-of-the-art enhancements.
• Analyzes high throughput screening data and performs structure activity analyses to generate predictive correlations.
• Applies a limited range of molecular modeling tools to refinement of high throughput screening hits.
• Presents the models in a form that allows users to make decisions concerning the direction of an experimental program.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
• Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
• Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination.
• Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities).
• Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level