Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments within the UCSD School of Medicine with comprehensive clinical programs, extensive basic science and clinical research, and diverse educational opportunities for students, residents and fellows. The internationally renowned faculty play a major role in medical and graduate student training, providing educational and programmatic offerings that span several disciplines and provide diversity to meet the interests of a broad spectrum of students and scholars. More than one hundred trainees at the graduate student and postdoctoral level, as well as more than 300 professional, research and administrative staff who along with the department administrators interact closely with the faculty. The diverse mix of ages, backgrounds, and talents creates a robust work environment with challenging career opportunities and a commitment to continued growth potential. We constantly seek to recruit highly motivated, technologically-advanced and interested individuals to become a part of our dynamic cutting-edge research, clinical, and educational environment.

The Knight lab in the Departments of Pediatrics, Bioengineering, Computer Science & Engineering, and the Halicioglu Data Science Institute uses and develops state-of-the-art computational and experimental techniques to ask fundamental questions about the evolution of the composition of biomolecules, genomes, and communities in different ecosystems, including the complex microbial ecosystems of the human body. We subscribe to an open-access scientific model, providing free, open-source software tools and making all protocols and data publicly available in order to increase general interest in and understanding of microbial ecology, and to further public involvement in scientific endeavors more generally.

Under direct supervision, applies professional bioinformatics concepts and computational procedures to complete small projects or portions of projects. Works on assignments of limited scope and complexity. Follows standard programming procedures to analyze situations and data from which answers can be readily obtained. The incumbent assists with web development (JavaScript, React), Python (Django), and database creation and management (Postgres, MongoDB) and cloud-based application (AWS) technologies to develop data management and analysis workflows. Maintains software using the lab's Github account and ensures proper software development practices for in-house and shared bioinformatics analysis pipelines. This position also assists in additional analyses as needed to achieve research objectives. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Four (4) years of related experience, education/training or Bachelor's degree in biological science, computational/programming.

• Basic knowledge of bioinformatics methods and data structures.

• Basic knowledge of applications programming and web development.

• Basic knowledge of databases.

• Basic project management skills.

• Basic knowledge of modern biology and applicable field of research.

• Interpersonal skills in order to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.

• Ability to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner.

• Self motivated, able to learn quickly, meet deadlines and demonstrate problem solving skills.

• Basic knowledge of application and data security concepts.

• Proficiency in Python, Javascript, and git version control systems.

• Basic understanding of biological data (e.g., genetic sequences, evolutionary biology, epidemiology).

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.

• Remote work during evenings and weeks may be required.