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wistar

Post-Doctoral Fellow - Wu Lab

Institute, WI · On-site

$47K - $63K/yr

Strong expertise with single cell assays, epigenetic assays, and/or bioinformatics (familiarity ... Vincent Wu, vwu@wistar.org. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package. The ...

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As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for bioinformatics org in the United States is $94,474.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,500.00 and $129,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Bioinformatics Organization is a group or institution dedicated to advancing the field of bioinformatics, which combines biology, computer science, and information technology to analyze and interpret biological data. Such organizations may focus on research, education, software development, or providing resources and support to bioinformatics professionals. They often facilitate collaboration, host conferences, and maintain databases or tools that are essential for scientific discovery. Notable examples include the International Society for Computational Biology (ISCB) and the Open Bioinformatics Foundation.

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To thrive as a Bioinformatics Scientist, you need a strong background in biology, statistics, computational methods, and typically a degree in bioinformatics, computer science, or a related field. Proficiency with programming languages like Python or R, experience with databases, and familiarity with bioinformatics tools such as BLAST or Bioconductor are highly valuable. Excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you collaborate across scientific and technical teams. These capabilities are critical for analyzing complex biological data, drawing meaningful insights, and advancing research or healthcare projects.

What are some typical challenges faced by professionals working in a bioinformatics organization, and how can new hires prepare to overcome them?

Professionals in a bioinformatics organization often navigate challenges such as integrating large and complex biological data sets, keeping up with rapidly evolving computational tools, and collaborating across interdisciplinary teams that may include biologists, statisticians, and software engineers. New hires can prepare by building strong foundational skills in both biology and programming, staying current with the latest bioinformatics software, and developing effective communication skills to bridge knowledge gaps within the team. Proactively seeking mentorship and participating in cross-functional projects can also help overcome initial learning curves and foster successful collaboration.
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Infographic showing various Bioinformatics Org job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,474 per year, or $45.4 per hour.

Bioinformatics Specialist

Stowers Institute for Medical Research

Kansas City, MO • On-site

Other

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

The Stowers Institute has an opening for a Bioinformatics Specialist to assist the Computational Biology core facility with biological data processing and analysis. The Bioinformatics Specialist will use computational tools to process, transform, visualize, and analyze datasets primarily derived from high-throughput sequencing experiments. We are seeking an intellectually curious and motivated individual who will thrive in a collaborative, biology-driven team environment.

This is primarily an on-site position, with some flexibility for occasionally working from home. We value in-person collaboration but also support work-life balance.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Use R and Python to analyze and visualize high-throughput next-generation sequencing (NGS) data, from raw reads through downstream interpretation
  • Create analysis reports to organize results and share them with collaborators
  • Follow group best practices to maintain reproducibility and organize results


Minimum requirements:

  • Masters degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related computationally oriented discipline
  • Demonstrated experience in NGS data analysis, including quality control, alignment, and downstream interpretation.
  • Experience working in a Unix/Linux environment
  • Interest in exploring and using generative AI
  • Basic understanding of and interest in Biology


Preferred skills:

  • Experience with a range of NGS applications (e.g., (sc)RNA-seq, ATAC-seq)
  • Experience with Bioconductor packages and Shiny
  • Experience with Python
  • Experience with cluster computing (Especially slurm)


The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and organization skills, good attention to detail, biological interest and curiosity, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.


Application Instructions: Submit the requested documents to careers@stowers.org or to Administration Department, Stowers Institute for Medical Research, 1000 E 50th Street, Kansas City, MO 64110.


Requested Documents:

  • Cover Letter
  • Current Resume


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