Details

Open Date 08/27/2024

Requisition Number PRN39692B

Job Title Programmer/Analyst

Working Title Programmer/Analyst

Job Grade F

FLSA Code Computer Employee

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00246 - Human Genetics

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 47600 to 90400

Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Job Summary

Dr. Xiaoxu Yang’s lab at the Department of Human Genetics and the Utah Center for Genetic Discovery at the University of Utah is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar to work in the field of computational genomic medicine. The specific research topic would be regarding somatic and germline mosaic mutations of any types in the human genome, their detection and assessment, and/or using mosaicism as a tool to understand human development, diseases, and environmental impacts.

Successful applicants will have the opportunity to work with a highly collaborative and cooperative research community within and beyond the Department of Human Genetics. The scholar will also have access to state-of-the-art sequencing technologies and develop cutting-edge scientific research in the field of mosaic genetics under the supervision of the PI and other faculty members to advance their career.

Dr. Xiaoxu Yang is a leading role in the field of mosaic genetics. With the first-control independent deep-learning tool DeepMosaic (Nat Biotech 2023), Dr. Yang and colleagues first reported the human age-independent clonal mosaic mutation stability in sperm (Cell 2021), left-right brain genetic differences (Nature 2022) as well as dual origin of cortical inhibitory neurons (Nature 2024). Dr. Yang’s Lab is powered by the Center for High Performance Computing ( CHPC )’s Notchpeak, Kingspeak, Lonepeak, and Redwood, with access to more than 1000 compute nodes comprising of more than 45,000 cores of high-performance computing and 2PB Yang Lab-dedicated high-performance luster storage and more than 40 PB of shared storage.

The University of Utah encompasses both the flagship university and the health sciences campus for the state and is the largest institution in the entire Intermountain West. Utah is known throughout the world as a leader in the study of human genetics. The Department of Human Genetics has been playing a significant role in many of the most valuable research in the field. Salk Lake City is a diverse and vibrant city with access to world-class outdoor recreation and a very affordable cost of living.

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, a CV and transcript. In the cover letter please indicate the expected completion date of requirements of Bachelor or higher terminal degree if not obtained yet.

Responsibilities

Investigates standard system applications, prepares analysis of system specifications and program coding. Translates detailed design specifications into computer program instructions, debugs routine programs, conducts systems test data, prepares diagrams and over-all flow charts, prepares statements of programs objectives and associated documentation.

Conducts programming tasks including data manipulation, input and output routines reflecting a variety of equipment configurations. Coordinates the interfaces between major systems and programs. Responsible for Web design, maintenance and updates. Conducts studies of potential applications and prepares proposals to reflect costs, time and alternative actions to satisfy existing and future needs.

Develops operator and control instructions; maintains and updates existing programs of a non-routine nature. Conducts systems programming and support activities such as new or revised segments of language codes or processing. Work frequently includes program maintenance and error detection of existing codes/languages and revisions to systems documentation.Intermediate level.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). 2-5 years of programmer/analyst or related experience.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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