Instructional Design

Learning & Development

Higher Ed

K-12

Sales

Customer Success

Product Development

Software Engineering

Academic Advising

Marketing

Fully Remote

All Jobs

Companies
About Post a job
Existing employer? Sign in
edtech.com
University of Maryland logo

University of Maryland

Bioinformatics engineer

🇺🇸 College Park, MD

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $100K - $120K

💻 Software Engineering

🗓️ October 16th, 2025

Jupyter Python Unix

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) is hiring a Bioinformatics engineer. The engineer will develop and maintain bioinformatics software to analyze genomic data from microbial communities, collaborating closely within the Pop lab at the University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS). This role involves creating open-access, open-source bioinformatics tools and managing small team activities.

Highlights
  • Develop and maintain bioinformatics software for genomic data analysis of microbial communities.
  • Use programming languages including Python, Java, C/C++, and R in development environments.
  • Operate UNIX command-line tools and use version control systems like GitHub and GitLab.
  • Implement software testing with unit tests and continuous integration/delivery methods.
  • Manage bioinformatics workflows using tools such as NextFlow and Snakemake.
  • Work with HPC systems and job schedulers like Slurm, and use cloud platforms.
  • Handle DNA and protein sequence files (fastq, FASTA) and employ alignment tools like bwa, minimap, and bowtie.
  • Coordinate small teams and ensure timely delivery of project assignments.
  • Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or related field and two years of relevant software development experience; preferences include advanced degrees and four years of experience.
  • Salary range is $100,000 to $120,000 with faculty benefits provided through the CMNS-Institute for Advanced Computer Studies.

Bioinformatics engineer Full Description

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:
We are seeking to hire a bioinformatics engineer in the Pop lab within the University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS). The engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining bioinformatics software for analyzing genomic data extracted from microbial communities. The engineer will join a dynamic and supportive community and will work closely with the other members of the lab. The Pop lab is committed to open science, and the products of our work (software, publications, and data) are released publicly, in open-access, and open-source formats.

• Proficiency with a range of programming languages and corresponding development environments, especially: python, Java, C/C++, R
• Proficiency using command-line operations in UNIX systems
• Proficiency with version control systems and software repositories, particularly github and gitlab
• Proficiency with software testing: development of unit tests and the use of continuous integration/continuous delivery methodologies
• Proficiency with bioinformatics workflow systems: NextFlow, snakemake, etc.
• Proficiency with HPC systems and job scheduling systems such as slurm
• Experience with agile software development practices
• Experience conducting code reviews
• Experience with Jupyter notebooks
• Familiarity with the use of cloud platforms
• Proficiency in handling DNA and protein sequence files, such as fastq and FASTA, and performing alignments against reference sequences using modern alignment tools (e.g., bwa, minimap, bowtie)
• Experience with sequence assembly, preferably in a metagenomic context
• Strong problem-solving skills and initiative
• Ability to coordinate the activities of small teams
• Strong time-management skills and ability to deliver assignments on time

Minimum qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational biology, or related field
Experience: Two (2) years of experience developing software and analytic pipelines for bioinformatics applications.

Other: Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. 

Preferences:
Education: MS or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or related field
Experience: Four (4) years of experience developing software and analytic pipelines for bioinformatics applications.

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials:
Personal statement, CV/Resume, Code sample (preferably link to repository), Technical writing sample, and the names of two (2) professional references.
 
Physical Demands: Must be capable of maintaining a stationary position for extended periods. Job requires close-up vision for computer work. 
Best Consideration Date:
October 15, 2025
Open Until Filled: Yes

Financial Disclosure Required

No
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.

Department

CMNS-Institute for Advanced Computer Studies

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Regular

Salary Range

$100,000 - $120,000

Benefits Summary

For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link.

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

Resources

  • Learn how military skills translate to civilian opportunities with O*Net Online

Search Firm Managed Recruitment

There are some positions that are not advertised on this career site as the search is being managed by a Search Firm.
Please visit the link below to see these available opportunities:

Similar Jobs

Infrastructure Platform Engineer (Remote)

Teaching Strategies

🇺🇸 Remote - US

IT Infrastructure Engineer

Marshall University

🇺🇸 Huntington, WV

R&D Software Developer,Assc

New Mexico State University

🇺🇸 Las Cruces, NM

Software Engineer, Data Platform

Grammarly

🇺🇸 Hybrid - New York City, NY

Site Reliability Engineer, Core Systems Development

Quizlet

🇺🇸 Hybrid - San Francisco, CA