Job Description

About the Job
We have an opening for a research scientist available immediately in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities to serve as a Cancer Bioengineering Initiative (CBI) Bioinformatics Researcher Scientist. The primary objective of this position is to serve as a bioinformatics analyst and developer for collaborative CBI research and clinical projects. CBI comprises a multi-disciplinary team spanning engineering, mathematics, and biology that bring a diverse suite of advanced technologies (optical imaging, biophysical modeling, microfabrication, and genome engineering) together to enable high impact projects.

The core faculty supporting this position are Paolo Provenzano, Dave Odde, Branden Moriarity, Dave Wood, and Beau Webber. The successful applicant will report to Paolo Provenzano and will be mentored by a senior Bioinformaticist in the laboratory of Dave Largaespada.

The principal duties and responsibilities for this position are:

Lead bioinformatics analysis projects, including work with experimental design, in-depth data analysis, and preparing results for presentation or publication (85%)
Collaborate with peer CBI researchers from complementary engineering fields (genome engineering, microfabrication, and optical imaging) to develop basic team science project management tools and collaborative culture (5%)
Author, co-author, and otherwise collaborate on reports, conference papers and journal articles. (10%)
The anticipated salary range for this position is $70-75K.

Qualifications
Required:

A Ph.D. in a Bioinformatics, Computational or Systems Biology, Engineering or a related field with 1 or more years of research training
Advanced knowledge of next generation sequencing technologies with demonstrated practical experience in developing and carrying out analytical strategies in the context of NGS applications (e.g. RNA-seq, DNA SNP and structural variant detection, de novo sequence assembly, etc.).
A demonstrated track record of productive research (1st author publications in established journals).
Preferred:

Experience with gene screens
Experience with basic project management concepts
Experience working with diverse groups
About the Department
Cancer Bioengineering Initiative:
The Cancer Bioengineering Initiative (CBI) is a ten-year initiative, led by an interdisciplinary group of University of Minnesota Faculty, focused on developing an Integrated Engineering Approach to dramatically improve number of cancer drugs successfully moved from the laboratory to patients – potentially saving hundreds of thousands of lives each year. The CBI mission is to transform clinical science by demonstrating that an integrated engineering approach, embodied by a diverse team working in an equitable and inclusive environment, can double cancer clinical trial success rates.


Biomedical Engineering Department:
This position is located in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, which is an undergraduate and graduate degree granting academic and research unit within the College of Science & Engineering. BME has 24 core faculty with additional affiliated faculty from other departments. Department researchers explore the following areas of emphasis: bioinstrumentation and medical devices, biomaterials and micro/nanofabrication, biomechanics, biomedical optics and imaging, biomolecular, cellular and tissue engineering, cancer bioengineering, cardiovascular engineering, neural engineering.

Benefits
Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you’ll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Scholarship
Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
University HSA contributions
Disability and employer-paid life insurance
Employee wellbeing program
Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
Financial counseling services
Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area