Bioinformatician - UM6P - Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique, Casablanca

About the Role

The Biosciences CoreLab Bioinformatician will play a critical role in driving expert analysis and management of large-scale genomic datasets. This position requires a high degree of technical proficiency, creativity, and a collaborative mindset. The selected candidate will be based at UM6P's Benguerir campus.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive bioinformatic analyses, including sequence assembly, annotation, variant calling, differential gene expression, population genomics, and comparative genomics
• Create innovative visualizations and figures to present complex genomic data
• Develop, refine, and maintain bioinformatic workflows and pipelines for high-throughput genomic data processing
• Collaborate with research teams to design experiments and analyze data to support scientific discoveries
• Provide training and support to research staff and students on bioinformatics tools and best practices
• Develop and manage databases to ensure integrity, security, and accessibility of data
• Adapt and continuously implement the latest bioinformatics tools and technologies to enhance research outcomes
• Work closely with IT, CoreLab personnel, and researchers to ensure seamless data flow and integration across platforms

Required Competencies

• Proficiency in bioinformatics software, tools, and databases
• Strong coding skills in Python, R, and/or Perl
• Ability to analyze and visualize complex biological data and provide clear, actionable insights
• Primary, secondary, and tertiary analysis of complete genomes, exomes, transcriptomes, methylomes, and gene panels
• Genomic and metagenomic analysis of pathogens and/or phytopathogens (viruses, bacteria, fungi)
• Bioinformatic analysis of RNA-Seq data
• Proficiency in the Linux environment and knowledge of relevant bioinformatic tools and databases

Location

Benguerir, Casablanca, Morocco