What are the responsibilities and job description for the Virome Research Bioinformatics Scientist position at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine?
Dr. Yvonne Kapila is looking for a dynamic and highly motivated researcher to join her team to study microbial multi-omics related to human health and disease.
The Kapila laboratory is actively characterizing the human virome across the oral-gut-brain axis for the NIH Human Virome Program (https://commonfund.nih.gov/humanvirome)
Qualifications include:
- A PhD degree in biomedical sciences or related disciplines. 1-2 years of post-doctoral experience in microbial and viral bioinformatics is highly recommended.
- Experience in next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics analyses related to viruses and the microbiome is essential.
- Background in long- and short-read sequencing (QC, alignments), data visualization tools and statistical analyses using various programming languages (R, python, etc) is essential.
- Experience in database management and RedCap is highly preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Multi-tasking and pivoting in a fast-paced work environment to accomplish goals are extremely important.
- Team-science oriented in working with other members of the group and collaborators to complete projects and publish in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals.
- Eagerness to take initiative and leadership to complete tasks in a timely manner.
Please send CV/Resume and three letters of recommendation to Dan Weisenberger (DWeisenberger@dentistry.ucla.edu)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Education:
- Doctorate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Bioinformatics: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,000