Bioinformatics Specialist (R26-42)

RF for SUNY at the University at Albany•Albany, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Foundation for the State University of New York (SUNY) at the University at Albany is seeking a Bioinformatics Technician for the laboratory of Prof. Shenglong Zhang in the Department of Chemistry and RNA Institute. This position is part of an NIH-funded interdisciplinary research project focused on developing next-generation mass spectrometry-based RNA sequencing methods. The goal is to develop methods for direct RNA sequencing, examining associated modifications, and exploring their roles in diseases like COVID-19, cancer, and metabolic disorders. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team of scientists and engineers from institutions including Columbia University and Cornell Medical School. This role offers opportunities for skill development, collaborative work in a supportive environment, and communication of results through presentations, patents, and publications.

Requirements

Master's degree in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Chemistry, or related field.
Proficiency with Python, R, or similar programming languages.
Experience with large-scale biological data analysis (omics, MS, RNA sequencing, etc.).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with mass spectrometry data analysis.
Background in RNA biology, sequencing technologies, or epitranscriptomics.
Familiarity with machine learning, cloud computing, or algorithm development.
Prior authorship on scientific publications.

Responsibilities

Development of next-generation mass spectrometry-based RNA sequencing methods.
Development of algorithms and data analysis pipelines for sequencing and modification information from mass spectrometry data.
Development of data separation and sequencing algorithms.
Performing MS-based RNA sequencing data analysis, sequence generation, assembly, and alignment.
Assisting in chemical experiments and LC-MS data acquisition and collection.
Preparing high-quality figures, data visualizations, and illustrations for publications and presentations.
Assisting with writing, editing, and proofreading of research manuscripts, book chapters, grant proposals, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations.
Synthesizing complex scientific results into clear, concise, and accurate technical writing.
Working closely with the PI and collaborators to ensure scientific rigor and clarity in all research deliverables.