Research Informaticist

Research Informaticist

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Requisition Number  | PRN44011B
Job Title  | Research Informaticist
Working Title  | Research Informaticist
Career Progression Track  | P00
Track Level  | P3 - Career
FLSA Code  | Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?  | No
Standard Hours per Week  | 40
Full Time or Part Time?  | Full Time
Shift  | Day
Work Schedule Summary  |
VP Area  | U of U Health - Academics
Department  | 00246 - Human Genetics
Location  | Campus
City  | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment  | External Posting
Pay Rate Range  | $52,993 - $112,140
Close Date  | 03/31/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)  |

Job Summary  | Research Informaticist
The Vollger Lab is a newly established research group in the Department of Human Genetics at the University of Utah, launching in January 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to join a lab at its inception and help shape its direction and culture. We develop computational tools and approaches to study the most challenging and rapidly evolving regions of the human genome—segmental duplications. Using cutting-edge long-read sequencing technologies, we investigate how gene regulatory elements within these complex genomic regions impact human evolution and disease. Our work bridges genome assembly, chromatin biology, and bioinformatics, with a particular focus on understanding human-specific traits in neurogenesis. We collaborate with major genomics consortia, including the Telomere-to-Telomere Consortium and the Human Pangenome Reference Consortium, to create the first comprehensive atlas of gene regulation in the fastest-evolving euchromatic regions of the human genome.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities  | Research Informaticist, IIIThe Research Informaticist will play a central role in the lab’s computational research by:

Developing and applying bioinformatics pipelines for processing and analyzing long-read sequencing data (PacBio HiFi, Oxford Nanopore) Working with large-scale genomic, epigenomic (DNA methylation, chromatin accessibility), and transcriptomic datasets Contributing to genome assembly and comparative genomics analyses, particularly in complex and repetitive genomic regions Building and maintaining reproducible workflows (Snakemake, Nextflow, or similar) and databases for data management Collaborating with lab members and external consortium partners on multi-omic data integration Assisting in the development of custom tools and visualization approaches for biological discovery Synthesizing and presenting research both internally and externally
Technical environment: Linux/HPC, Python, R, and shell scripting. Familiarity with version control (Git/GitHub) expected.

Strong applicants will have: Experience with long-read sequencing analysis, proficiency in a compiled programming language (e.g., C, C++, Rust), experience with a workflow language (e.g. Snakemake), and/or a demonstrated track record of software development. We encourage applicants to include a link to the software project they are most proud of creating.

This position is on-site in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.This is a Career-Level position in the General Professional track.Job Code: P57123Grade: P19Expected Pay Range: $52,993 to $112,140

Minimum Qualifications  | EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Research Informaticist, III: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

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Type  | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary  |
Additional Information  | The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.eduhttps://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

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