Senior Bioinformatics Analyst

1 week ago


Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time
Job Description

The University of Saskatchewan seeks a highly skilled Senior Bioinformatics Analyst to join our Cancer Research Unit. This is a critical role in supporting the development and implementation of bioinformatics tools and methods for analyzing large-scale genomic and transcriptomic data.

About the Role
Reporting to the Cancer Cluster Lead, the Senior Bioinformatics Analyst will be responsible for providing expert-level support in bioinformatics, data analysis, and interpretation for health science researchers, particularly in the area of Cancer Research. The successful candidate will have experience analyzing publicly available and newly generated genomics and transcriptomics data in a Linux/UNIX environment.

Main Responsibilities
  • Processing and analysis of researcher-generated sequencing data, including quality assessment, generating results using custom pipelines, and assisting with data interpretation.
  • Analysis of large public databases, particularly those containing 'omics and clinical data, such as cBioportal, TCGA, META500, CPTAC, GTEx, TARGET, gnomAD, GENIE, SEER.
  • Researching, implementing, and validating bioinformatic tools for specific project analyses.
  • Troubleshooting software and scripts.
  • Streamlining and maintaining NGS data analysis pipelines and managing storage of datasets and results.

Requirements
A minimum of a Master's degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, or a related field with 2 years of experience. Preference would be given to PhD degree holders with relevant experience. Previous experience performing processing and analyzing genomic and transcriptomic data is required.

Skills and Qualifications
  • Experience in analyzing high-throughput sequencing data, including RNA-seq, WGS, and WES.
  • Experience integrating data from major public sources to inform subsequent analyses.
  • Proficiency in using software tools and resources, such as Ingenuity Pathway Analysis (IPA), Connectivity Map (CMAP), KEGG Database and Pathways Analysis, Reactome Pathways Analysis, iPathwayGuide, DAVID, Innate DB, Bioconductor, XevaDB, ClinVar, PharmGKB, NIH LINCS, STRING, PPI Networks, UALCAN, KM plotter, CIBERSORT, DepMap.
  • Strong programming skills using multiple languages, including Python, Bash, and R.
  • Proficient in utilizing and programming within a High-Performance Computing (HPC) environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate results effectively to researchers.

Benefits
The University of Saskatchewan offers a competitive salary range of $85,000 - $120,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off.

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