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Science Director - Computational Genomics Resource Laboratory - QB3 Institute

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Position description

The QB3 Computational Genomics Resource Laboratory (CGRL) is UC Berkeley’s center for next generation sequence (NGS) bioinformatics analysis, http://qb3.berkeley.edu/qb3/cgrl. We are searching for a Science Director for the CGRL.

The mission of the CGRL is to serve as a focal point for scientists interested in comprehensive analysis of NGS data. The CGRL ensures that UCB researchers are equipped with the expertise and infrastructure required for their research programs by providing consultation, workshops, small group facilitation and computer hardware and software. The CGRL provides UCB researchers with the resources to design and analyze genomics experiments that use NGS technologies – specifically, the application of computational genomics to assembly, annotation, and analysis of next-generation sequence.

The Science Director will work under the Faculty Director to provide the campus community with expertise in design and analysis of genomics experiments, serving researchers from biology and other departments at UC Berkeley. S/he will act as the focal point of the center to provide and coordinate consulting, to present and coordinate courses, as well as be responsible for day- to- day operations. The Science Director will work with the staff Bioinformatics Scientist to ensure that the CGRL achieves its goals.

Duties of Position:
The primary responsibilities for this position are listed below:
• Develop and supervise the CGRL research programs as a collaborative resource to UC researchers to support their data-intensive genomics experiments, such as assembly, variant analysis, RNAseq, ChIPseq, etc. Provide data analysis as a consulting service to UCB laboratories, which may involve long-term interactions on research projects. Additionally, develop and guide a consulting service provided by graduate students.
• Provide instruction and supervise instructors who teach CGRL short courses on bioinformatic analyses addressing assembly, annotation, RNAseq, ChIPseq, population genomics and related topics.
• Support the CGRL user base by providing instruction and support/administration of bioinformatic analytical software.
• Interface and engage with campus centers, labs, involved in NGS and big data interpretation.
• Interface with off-campus genomics facilities. Liaise with similar organizations at other campuses.
• Provide effective communications for the CGRL user base, via the CGRL web site, wiki, etc.
• Maintain and administer the computational infrastructure of the Laboratory, in partnership with the campus data center. This includes workstations, the CGRL cluster, data libraries and software.

A Ph.D. or equivalent in Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Statistics, Computer Science or related field is required by the start date. At the time of application, the basic minimum qualification is the completion of all degree requirements except the dissertation, with experience in Genomics and Molecular Biology.

Additional Required Qualifications:
• Experience working with genomic data, as exemplified by one or more of the following areas: next-generation sequence analysis, RNAseq analysis, ChIPseq, analysis, Bis-seq analysis, SNP and CNV analysis, comparative genomics, population genomics, automated annotation, gene prediction, or quantitative genetics.
• Demonstrated skills in a scripting language, preferably python. Working knowledge of a subset of standard bioinformatics, statistics, and analytical tools and packages used for bioinformatic analyses.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a highly diverse cross-disciplinary environment.

Preferred Qualifications
• Sufficient knowledge of UNIX/Linux systems to manage and/or interact with a system administrator.
• Experience in configuring and maintaining web-based genome analysis or browser software, e.g., Galaxy, Gbrowse or other.

Salary:
The annual salary range is $56,200-125,000 plus benefits. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The position will be full-time for one year with an approximate start date of September 15, 2015 with a possibility for renewal.

To apply please submit your cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references through the online application system at the following link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00683.
The next review date is August 14, 2015. Applications received by this date will receive priority. To receive full consideration, please submit all materials prior to this date; however, this position will remain open until filled.
Please direct questions to Donna Hendrix at dkhendrix@berkeley.edu

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy
see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae

  • Cover Letter

Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)