Bioinformatics Student Assistant

Job summary

This role involves assisting in the analysis of sequencing data and writing scripts for data wrangling and analysis. The position requires consistent availability for 10-15 hours per week on-site.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in a field that combines data science/coding with biology, such as computational biology or bioinformatics.
• Experience in coding with R and/or Python, along with knowledge of standard bioinformatics software for sequencing data analysis.
• Familiarity with best practices in data management and analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Preferred: Basic experience with cloud data storage and computing, and familiarity with microbiology and systems biology methods like metabolic modeling.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sequencing data including RNA-Seq, whole-genome sequencing, and metagenomics.
• Write basic data wrangling and analysis scripts for various experimental data sets.
• Conduct literature research.
• Report analysis results clearly and concisely.

Skills

• Proficiency in R and/or Python.
• Knowledge of bioinformatics software.
• Data management and analysis best practices.

Education

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field.

Tools

• Bioinformatics software for sequencing data analysis.