Sr. Software Engineer

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The IRD for this job is: 07-29-2024

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Baskin School of Engineering at UC Santa Cruz is unique among public engineering schools. Founded in 1997, in the age of the internet, the Baskin Engineering community is deeply committed to addressing the most important engineering challenges posed by our modern world. Faculty and students pursue novel, visionary research guided by a mission to create positive societal impact. Through future-looking programs of study and opportunities to engage in collaborative research across campus and with industry partners in Santa Cruz and nearby Silicon Valley, Baskin engineers are developing meaningful innovations that improve the lives of people and the health of our planet.

In addition to the scenic residential campus in Santa Cruz, the Westside Research Park hosts genomics and electrical and computer engineering labs and interdisciplinary research. Our Silicon Valley campus is home to faculty, graduate students, and professional master's programs with deep connections to this world renowned hub for research and innovation.

We champion new ideas, foster collaboration, and uphold the UCSC Principles of Community.

More information about Baskin Engineering can be found at: https://engineering.ucsc.edu/

The Genomics Institute (GI), an Organized Research Unit located within the Baskin School of Engineering, with faculty from several divisions on campus, leads UC Santa Cruz's efforts to unlock the world's genomic data and accelerate breakthroughs in health and evolutionary biology. With the theme of Genomics for Everybody, GI platforms, technologies, and researchers unite global communities to create and deploy data-driven, life-saving treatments and innovative environmental and conservation efforts, while addressing the most fundamental societal and policy questions. The Genomics Institute is committed to broadening participation in this endeavor, and bringing the benefits of genomics to the widest range of world populations and ecosystems. The Genomics Institute operating budget is currently $31M per year, comprising $26M in sponsored funds from federal, state and private sources and $4.7M in gifts and institutional funding, and is on a trajectory of increasing activity, partnerships and extramural funding.

More information about the Genomics Institute can be found at: https://genomics.ucsc.edu/

JOB SUMMARY

The role entails the development and application of computational tools to analyze and interpret various research data, including biological data. This involves utilizing and refining algorithms, computational techniques, and statistical methodologies. Additionally, the position involves addressing end-user requirements in database searching and integration, along with the maintenance of computational infrastructure. Furthermore, it entails tracking the flow of samples and information for large-scale studies, as well as providing web-based bioinformatics solutions and facilitating access to both public and proprietary databases.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: $91,300 - $106,000/year. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility: Mid level benefits

Schedule Information:

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes: Day

Employee Classification: Contract appointment

Job End Date: 02/15/2025, with possibility of extension

Work Location: Remote

Union Representation: Non-Represented

Job Code Classification: 009401 (BIOINFORMATICS PROGR 3)

Travel: Never or Rarely

JOB DUTIES

25% - Bioinformatics

• Applies complex bioinformatics concepts to design, develop, modify, debug, and evaluate software programs and web tools. Implements workflows submitting consensus genomes to analysis tools.

25% - Software Development

• Performs complex data modeling, performance and integration testing, and builds user interfaces for a variety of internal and external constituents.

25% - Bioinformatics Web Development

• Develops, implements, and maintains web interfaces to share and display bioinformatics analysis and content with collaborators and other users.

15% - Systems Analysis

• Analyzes existing programs or works to formulate logic for new systems, devises logic procedures, flowcharts, data analysis, codes and tests / debugs programs. Implements tools for streamlining pairing of metadata with sequences for visualization.

5% - Algorithm Development

• Conducts bioinformatics programming and testing of new algorithms that interact with other related databases. Performs quality review to ensure submission of sequences to repositories.

5% - System Architecture

• Recommends and implements changes in development, maintenance and sets system standards for analysis algorithms, tools, and infrastructure.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Comprehensive understanding of bioinformatics methods, applications programming, web development, and data structures.
• Proficiency in bioinformatics programming design, modification, and implementation.
• Familiarity with relational databases, web interfaces, and various operating systems.
• In-depth knowledge of modern biology and relevant research fields.
• Strong project management capabilities.
• Demonstrated problem-solving aptitude.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with technical and non-technical personnel across different expertise areas and organizational levels.
• Skills for regular interfacing with management.
• Ability to function as a productive team member.
• Self-motivation and capacity to work independently.
• Ability to adhere to deadlines.
• Quick learning ability.
• Thorough grasp of web, application, and data security concepts and methodologies.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Ability to work long periods of time at a computer with or without accommodation.
• This is a fully remote position, and the selected candidate must be able to work successfully from a home/remote office and be able to fulfill the requirements of the UCSC telecommuting agreement.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
• The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California vaccine program.

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act), the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) is available at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hUBiz3WS3zErEGOhSOu7KZZPzGkTwr_2/view?usp=sharing. This report is published by October 1st of each year and includes current institutional policies and procedures concerning campus safety and security; fire safety and evacuation policies; sexual misconduct and relationship violence reporting and response protocols; and crime and fire statistics for the three previous calendar years. A paper copy of the ASFSR is available upon request by contacting the UCSC Police Department at 114 Carriage House Rd., Santa Cruz, CA 95064, or by calling 831-459-2231 Ext. 1.

EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.

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