Bioinformatics Student Help

Department Overview:

The Webb Lab is part of the School of Medicine and Public Health’s Center for Human Genomics and Precision Medicine. Our research focuses on understanding the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying rare human genetic diseases, with the goal of advancing precision medicine approaches. The lab is highly collaborative and interdisciplinary, working at the intersection of genomics, bioinformatics, and clinical research.s

Anticipated Start Date:

ASAP

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Partially Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 3 

Schedule:

3 hours per week, flexible scheduling; additional hours possible depending on interest and availability

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

Minimum: 15 Maximum: 20

Number of Positions:

1

Qualifications:

Junior or senior majoring in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related field

Experience using R required

Prior exposure to RNA-seq or genome sequencing (GS) pipelines is a plus, but not required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Proficiency in R and ability to run scripts/programs independently

Willingness to learn and troubleshoot code or workflows

Good communication and organizational skills

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Run and troubleshoot bioinformatics scripts in R

Assist with data processing and analysis for genomics projects

Support the maintenance and documentation of bioinformatics workflows

Potential to expand responsibilities based on interest

Physical Demands:

Primarily computer-based work; must be able to sit and work at a computer for extended periods

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/