Bioinformatics Programmer II

Bioinformatics Programmer II

MED-ZSFG-AIDS

Full Time

77681BR

Job Summary

The Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases and Global Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG) is an internationally recognized global leader in HIV clinical care, research, and education. The Bioinformatics Programmer 2 will work closely with the Principal Investigator and Study Investigators in running the computational aspects of Dr. Lee's research group, focusing on clinical and translational research, particularly observational cohort and clinical trial studies that focus on infectious diseases, such as HIV and SARS-CoV-2.

The incumbent will assist in performing complex analyses applying novel computational methods and managing the research group's server space (e.g., UCSF Wynton HPC cluster). The candidate should have a strong background in mathematics, biostatistics, statistical genetics, and bioinformatics, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with interdisciplinary collaborators.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological science, computational/programming, or related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• 1 or more years of directly relevant programming experience.
• Working knowledge of bioinformatics methods and data structures.
• Working knowledge of applications programming and web development.
• Working knowledge of databases.
• Working project management skills.
• Working knowledge of modern biology and applicable field of research.
• Interpersonal skills to work with both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely.
• Self-motivated, able to learn quickly, meet deadlines, and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of application and data security concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of genomics and limitations/common sequencing errors from associated laboratory techniques.
• Hands-on experience performing next-generation sequencing and/or genotyping.
• Hands-on experience performing immunophenotyping (flow cytometry or CyTOF).
• Experience using Python programming language.
• Experience using R programming language.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

009402 BIOINFORMATICS PROGR 2

Job Category

Clinical Systems / IT Professionals, Professional (Non-Clinical)

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG)

Work Style

Fully Remote

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

M-F, 8am-5pm