Senior Specialist Bioinformatics Programmer - United Arab Emirates University UAEU

The Role
Job Description Lead metagenomic and statistical analyses of data sets derived from Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data. Initiation/implementation troubleshooting and maintenance of analysis software. Tracking project data and reporting analysis results. Collaboration with the software engineering groups to define software requirements. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment. Work Location: Genetics and Genomics Lab.

Requirements
Minimum Qualification PhD or MS in Bioinformatics Computer Science or a related field. Expected Skills/Rank/Experience Experience in scientific programming with applications to biological research professional software development experience. Experience with C and programming using UNIX/LINUX clusters. Experience with NexGen data and metagenomic analyses are strongly preferred. Broad knowledge of biology especially genetics. Experience with large genomic data sets (Nextgeneration sequence genotyping or expression data) data mining and data analysis. Proficiency in at least one major scripting language (Perl Python).

About the company
Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan UAEU is a comprehensive researchintensive university enrolling about 14000 Emirati and international students. As the UAEs flagship university UAEU offers a full range of accredited highquality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine Colleges: Business and Economics; Education; Engineering; Food and Agriculture; Humanities and Social Sciences; IT; Law; Medicine and Health Sciences; and Science. With a distinguished international faculty stateofthe art new campus and full range of student support services UAEU offers a livinglearning environment that is unmatched in the UAE. As a researchintensive university of international stature UAEU works with its partners in industry to provide research solutions to challenges faced by the nation the region and the world. The University has established research centers of strategic importance to the country and the region which are advancing knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments. UAEU is currently ranked the number one research university in the GCC number two in the Arab World and #370 globally. UAEUs academic programs have been developed in partnership with employers so our graduates are in high demand. UAEU alumni hold key positions in industry commerce and government throughout the region. Our continuing investments in facilities services and staff ensure that UAEU will continue to serve as a model of innovation and excellence.
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