BACKGROUND:
The newly created Institute for Genome Sciences in Baltimore, Maryland is recruiting for a Bioinformatics Analyst. The institute was established to support genomic, basic and translational research to improve human health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and beyond. We intend to accomplish this goal by leveraging a state-of-the-art computational facility, the expertise of our domain experts, computational scientists, engineers, and our partnerships with other universities and organizations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The selected Bioinformatics Analyst III will contribute to genomic sequencing projects and scientific analysis of the data generated by those projects using a variety of bioinformatics techniques and software applications. Responsibilities include generating, annotating, and analyzing genomic data and preparing the data for further research or publication.

• Data mining, annotation and analysis activities including: interpreting complex biological information: adding value to basic genomic and proteomic data through targeted data curation; maintaining knowledge of appropriate scientific literature; preparing data and reports for publication and utilization by other scientific staff.
• Public resource development including: collecting and curating primary data of interest, integrating genomic data with diverse data types from external sources; ontology use and development, requirements development, community outreach and training.
• Integrate and analyze data from genome sequencing projects, functional genomics analysis, and other school of medicine research projects.

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Life Sciences, including fields such as Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, or Bioinformatics.
• 6 to 8 years of genomic research experience.
• 5 to 7 years experience with Windows and UNIX-based operating systems.
• Knowledge of relational database management systems, e.g., Sybase, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle
• Significant experience with genomic data QC/QA, assembly, annotation or other analysis.

• Solid knowledge of molecular biology, microbiology, genetics, and/or infectious disease research and their relationship to genomics.
• Familiarity with SQL and UNIX operating system. Ability to learn additional computer skills quickly.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to effectively solve problems within the scope of the position.Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills and the ability to manage a variety of diverse tasks and shifting priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and external contacts; ability to work as an effective team member.
• Experience with project management and project planning including distributing tasks to other team members and reviewing quality and progress of work.