Bioinformatician - Smith Lab

🇺🇸 Kannapolis, NC

🕑 Temporary

💰 $30 - $35 per Hour

💻 Information Technology

🗓️ November 26th, 2025

Python

Edtech.com's Summary

UNC Nutrition Research Institute is hiring a Bioinformatician for the Smith Lab. The role involves conducting bioinformatic and statistical analyses of genomic data from NIH-funded clinical studies, including genome-wide association studies, transcriptome sequencing, metabolomics, and DNA methylation. The candidate will generate data visualizations, collaborate with researchers on data interpretation, and contribute to the drafting and submission of scientific manuscripts and grants.

Highlights

Perform bioinformatic and statistical analysis of genomic data, including GWAS from SNP-based and whole-genome datasets.
Use data cleansing, genetic imputation, regression modeling, multivariate analysis, and linkage analysis by ancestry.
Generate figures, tables, and visual data displays with software such as R.
Collaborate with NIH-funded research team studying nutrient-related polymorphisms affecting offspring growth and cognition in prenatal alcohol exposure cases.
Contribute to data interpretation, manuscript writing, and grant submissions.
Required skills include experience in bioinformatics or biostatistics, GWAS data proficiency, and programming with R and Python.
Must have a bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent training and experience.
Preferred coursework in bioinformatics, computer science, biostatistics, or biology.
Position is full-time temporary (6 to 11 months) with hourly pay between $30.00 and $35.00.
Works within the UNC Nutrition Research Institute, a leader in precision nutrition research focused on gene-environment nutrient interactions.