Job Description

• Lead metagenomic and statistical analyses of data sets derived from Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data.
• Initiation/implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of analysis software.
• Tracking project data and reporting analysis results.
• Collaboration with the software engineering groups to define software requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Work Location : Genetics and Genomics Lab.

Minimum Qualification

PhD or MS in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or a related field.

Preferred Qualification

As above

Expected Skills/Rank/Experience

• Experience in scientific programming with applications to biological research, professional software development experience.
• Experience with C++ and programming using UNIX/LINUX clusters.
• Experience with NexGen data and metagenomic analyses are strongly preferred.
• Broad knowledge of biology, especially genetics.
• Experience with large genomic data sets (Next-generation sequence, genotyping, or expression data), data mining, and data analysis.
• Proficiency in at least one major scripting language (Perl, Python).

Division College of Medicine&Health Sciences

Department Microbiology - (CMHS)

Job Close Date open until filled

Job Category Staff

Salary 17500 to 27500 AED