Job Details

Position

BCMM Computational Hub – Research Assistant (Junior/Assistant Specialist) at University of California, San Francisco. This position will be part-time (60% FTE) and open to in-person, hybrid, and remote candidates.

Overview

The Benioff Center for Microbiome Medicine (BCMM) is seeking a motivated Junior/Assistant Specialist to join the Computational Hub and contribute to both new and ongoing projects. BCMM focuses on advancing human microbiome research with an emphasis on early-life microbiome science and therapeutic development. The Research Assistant will provide analysis support to investigators across UCSF, spanning experimental design consultation, bioinformatics analysis of sequencing data (16S rRNA, ITS2, shotgun metagenomics, dual RNA-Seq), and biostatistical analysis of high-dimensional datasets.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data management, pipeline testing, and report generation across diverse data types.
• Provide analysis expertise to investigators across UCSF and collaborate with a computational biologist to ensure timely analysis.
• Develop and apply novel computational tools addressing challenges in microbiome research.
• Work independently and within a multidisciplinary team; contribute to manuscripts or reports and participate in tailored professional development.

Required Qualifications

• B.Sc. or higher in bioinformatics, biostatistics, or a related discipline
• Experience applying bioinformatic and statistical tools to analyze omics datasets (e.g., microbiomics, transcriptomics, and/or clinical data)
• Ability to prepare high-quality data visualizations, reports, and presentations for publications and stakeholders
• Strong data management skills with accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work across multiple projects in a collaborative research environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in academia or industry working with omics data
• Strong background in bioinformatics, biostatistics, and data visualization
• Proficiency in R and/or Python, and Bash scripting; experience with SQL and large datasets is preferred
• Prior experience with microbiome data analysis (e.g., 16S, shotgun metagenomics)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Self-motivated, well-organized, and able to work independently

Application Process

Please apply online at . Applicants' materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.

Salary and Benefits

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000-$70,700.

Document Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing current and/or pending qualifications
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference Requirements

• 3-5 references required (contact information)

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
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San Francisco, CA