Bioinformatics Research Assistant (Contingent II - Grant Funded)

Job Posting:

JR102264 Bioinformatics Research Assistant (Contingent II - Grant
Funded)) (Open)

Department:

BSU Natural Sciences, JM

Position Type:

Non-Regular Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Open Date:

11-03-2026

Close Date:

$49,582

Job Description:

Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at Bowie State
University seeks a highly motivated Bioinformatics Research
Technician to support biomedical research focused on understanding
the molecular mechanisms underlying disease phenotypes in cancer
and identifying associations between disease phenotypes and
mitochondrial genetic variation. This grant-funded position offers
the opportunity to contribute to innovative genomics research
through computational analysis of large-scale biological datasets
while working in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary
research environment.

The Bioinformatics Research Assistant will work closely with the
Principal Investigator (PI), undergraduate researchers, and
collaborators to support bioinformatics analyses, manage
computational workflows, and contribute to research dissemination
activities. A major component of this position involves training,
mentoring, and supporting undergraduate researchers, particularly
students from groups historically underrepresented in STEM
disciplines.

Responsibilities:

• Perform bioinformatics and computational analyses of genomic

and other large-scale biological datasets related to cancer and
mitochondrial genetics research.

• Develop, maintain, and optimize data analysis workflows and

bioinformatics pipelines.

• Assist with data management, quality control, statistical

analysis, visualization, and interpretation of research
findings.

• Support the preparation of research reports, scientific

presentations, manuscripts, and grant-related documentation.

• Participate in collaborative research activities with faculty,

students, and external research partners.

• Manage software installations and computational resources

within Unix/Linux environments and troubleshoot technical issues as
needed.

• Maintain accurate research records, documentation, and data

management procedures.

• Assist with laboratory and project operations as necessary to

support grant objectives.

A core responsibility of this position is the mentorship and
training of undergraduate researchers.

Responsibilities include:

• Training undergraduate students in bioinformatics,

computational biology, and research best practices.

• Providing technical guidance on data analysis methods, software

tools, and computational workflows.

• Supporting student participation in research projects,

presentations, and scholarly activities.

• Fostering an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative learning

environment for students from diverse educational, cultural, and
socioeconomic backgrounds.

• Contributing to the development of a research culture that

promotes student success, scientific curiosity, and persistence in
STEM fields.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology,

Biology, Data Science or related fields with a minimum of two (2)
years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree in
Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Genomics,
Data Science, Biology, or a closely related field.

• Demonstrated experience performing computational analyses of

biological or genomic data.

• Proficiency with Unix/Linux operating systems and command-line

environments.

• Experience with scripting or programming languages commonly

used in bioinformatics, such as Python, R, Perl, or related
languages.

• Experience managing and analyzing large datasets.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving

skills.

• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively

within a collaborative research team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• analysis tools.
• Experience using high-performance computing (HPC)

environments.

• Familiarity with workflow management systems and reproducible

research practices.

• Experience with statistical genetics, genomics, mitochondrial

genetics, cancer genomics, or related research areas.

• Experience mentoring, teaching, or training undergraduate

students.

• Demonstrated commitment to supporting students from

underrepresented and diverse backgrounds in STEM.

• Evidence of research productivity, including scientific

presentations, publications, or other scholarly contributions.

Conditions of Employment:

• Not Currently Available

Additional Job Information:

Conditions of Employment:

• This position is funded in whole or in part through an external

restricted funding source designated specifically for this research
project. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability
of grant funding and the continuation of the project's approved
scope.

• Occasional evening or weekend activities may be required to

support student research activities, project deadlines,
conferences, or grant-related events.

Additional Job Information:

Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term
disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life
insurance; paid time for paid sick leave and annual leave; 10 paid
holidays per year, tuition remission and supplemental
retirement.

Bowie State University shall not discriminate against any
individual based on race, color, religion, age, ancestry or
national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital
status or veteran status. All policies, programs, and activities of
Bowie State University are and shall be in conformity with all
pertinent Federal and state laws of nondiscrimination including,
but not limited to: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as
amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Equal
Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination Act, Sections 503 and 504
of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990, Federal Executive Order No. 11375, and Article 49B of
the Annotated Code of Maryland. This commitment applies in all
areas and embraces faculty, staff, and students.

Equal opportunity of access to academic and related programs shall
be extended to all persons. Bowie State University shall have as
its firm objective equal opportunity in recruitment and hiring,
rate of pay, all other promotions, training, retention and
dismissals, for all employees and applicants for employment. The
University will stress equal access for employees and applicants
for employment to all programs and services provided by the
University both on and off campus. The University will also provide
equal opportunity and an atmosphere of nondiscrimination with
respect to women and members of minority groups in all its
operations. In addition, the University shall promote equal
opportunity and equal treatment through a positive and continuing
Affirmative Action Program.

The University makes, and will continue to make, reasonable
accommodations to promote the employment of qualified individuals
with disabilities and disabled veterans, unless such accommodations
would impose an undue hardship on the University's business.

In addition, employees and applicants will not be subjected to
harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination
because they have engaged in, or may have engaged in, activities
such as filing a complaint, assisting or participating in an
investigation, compliance review or hearing, or opposing any act or
practice made unlawful, or exercising any other right protected by
Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended or the
Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as
amended.

Bowie State University shall not discriminate against any
individual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry or
national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital
status or veteran status. All policies, programs, and activities of
Bowie State University are and shall be in conformity with all
pertinent Federal and state laws of nondiscrimination including,
but not limited to: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as
amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Equal
Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination Act, Sections 503 and 504
of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990, Federal Executive Order No. 11375, and Article 49B of
the Annotated Code of Maryland. This commitment applies in all
areas and embraces faculty, staff, and students.

Equal opportunity of access to academic and related programs shall
be extended to all persons. Bowie State University shall have as
its firm objective equal opportunity in recruitment and hiring,
rate of pay, all other promotions, training, retention and
dismissals, for all employees and applicants for employment. The
University will stress equal access for employees and applicants
for employment to all programs and services provided by the
University both on and off campus. The University will also provide
equal opportunity and an atmosphere of nondiscrimination with
respect to women and members of minority groups in all its
operations. In addition, the University shall promote equal
opportunity and equal treatment through a positive and continuing
Affirmative Action Program.

The University makes, and will continue to make, reasonable
accommodations to promote the employment of qualified individuals
with disabilities and disabled veterans, unless such accommodations
would impose an undue hardship on the University's business.

In addition, employees and applicants will not be subjected to
harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination
because they have engaged in, or may have engaged in, activities
such as filing a complaint, assisting or participating in an
investigation, compliance review or hearing, or opposing any act or
practice made unlawful, or exercising any other right protected by
Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended or the
Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as
amended.