Bioinformatician/Data Scientist, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is currently seeking a Full-time Limited Term Bioinformatician/Data Scientist for approximately 24 months. Reporting to the Manager, Research and Emerging Scholars with direction from the Associate Dean, Research and Innovation (ADRI), the Bioinformatician/ Data Scientist provides expert bioinformatic support and training to faculty members and their research teams in the University of Calgary's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM). The incumbent will be involved in a variety of projects across the faculty, supporting research and diagnostic initiatives. This role will apply computational and statistical approaches to analyze complex biological datasets, contributing to advances in animal and comparative health. Working with the Manager and Associate Dean, Research & Innovation, develop strategic and long-range planning to support a variety of research projects within the faculty Provide bioinformatics support and training to principal investigators, research staff and trainees, as well as consultation and analysis on specific research projects Provide statistical and computational tools for biologically based activities such as genetic/genome analysis, microbiome analysis, measurement of gene and protein expression, and gene function determination Development and provision of student and postdoc training workshops in application of bioinformatics workflows in biological research Liaise with UCalgary Advanced Research Computing regarding computing infrastructure (e.g. servers and storage) Liaise with bioinformatics groups in other Faculties at the University of Calgary Interact with facility/service users and lab members in a pleasant and respectful manner Undertake other duties associated with bioinformatics research and support as directed by the ADRI PhD preferred Minimum 3 years of experience in a recognized research environment Postdoctoral research experience is considered an asset Expert understanding of concepts and principles of molecular genetics/biology Proficiency with Python or other interpreted programming language Working knowledge with commonly used software for genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics Proficiency in a statistical language such as R and a solid background in statistics is considered an asset Experience with single cell RNA-sequencing, genetic diversity and/or microbiome workflows are considered assets Fluency in English is necessary Demonstration of teaching bioinformatics to students at any level will be considered an asset This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Technical Job Family, Phase 2 . It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands‑on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. Start something today at the University of Calgary. The University of Calgary has launched an institution‑wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do. The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit‑based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous‑based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary. As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment,

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