Bioinformatics Research Assistant

Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine
Microbiology & Immunology
United States Illinois Maywood
www.careers.luc.edu/postings/14174

Description

This position is within the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. Duties include:
- Carries out bioinformatic analyses under the guidance of the Principal Investigator (PI).
- Analyzes data from 16S rRNA gene sequencing, whole microbial genome sequencing, and shotgun metagenomic sequencing.
- Develops ad hoc scripts (bash, R and Python) for data analysis.
- Organizes, records and presents data.
- Assists other lab members in fundamentals of bioinformatic analysis.
- Assists PI, research staff, and students with experimental design, data interpretation, and project dissemination.


Qualifications

MS degree in relevant field required


Start date

As soon as possible

How to Apply

Apply through Loyola's online HR site.