Temporary Bioinformatics Pipeline Assistant

The Brown Cancer Center Bioinformatics Core is seeking a part-time (10 hours per week) temporary worker to help automate existing computational biology pipelines. The position will last for approximately 6-months.

Essential Duties:

• Refactor and automate existing bioinformatics pipelines (e.g., RNA-Seq, DNA-Seq, ChIP-Seq, single-cell, and long-read sequencing workflows) to improve reproducibility and reduce manual steps.

• Convert ad hoc analysis scripts into modular, parameterized, and well-documented workflows.

• Set up and maintain automated execution on high-performance computing (HPC) clusters, including job scheduling and dependency management.

• Add error handling, logging, and basic validation/testing to existing pipelines.

• Use version control (e.g., GitHub) to manage code.

• Communicate progress regularly and troubleshoot issues in coordination with Core members and the Principal Investigator.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Computer Science and Engineering.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting/programming language commonly used in data pipelines (Python, R, and/or Bash).
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux command-line environments.
• Understanding of software engineering best practices: version control, modular design, documentation, and testing.
• Experience with containerization (Docker/Singularity) and/or HPC/cluster computing.
• Prior exposure to bioinformatics, computational biology, or handling large scientific datasets.

Competencies:

• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

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