Bioinformatics Research Assistant

Responsibilities

• Analyze transcriptomic datasets, including bulk RNA-seq, RNA immunoprecipitation sequencing, and Long-reads RNA sequencing.
• Assist with alternative splicing, isoform-level analysis, or RNA-binding protein-related datasets.
• Perform pathway and enrichment analyses to support biological interpretation.
• Generate organized summary tables, clear reports, and publication-quality figures.
• Maintain organized scripts, analysis workflows, and documentation.
• Communicate analysis plans, progress, results, and troubleshooting needs to the research team.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to data interpretation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent training acquired via work experience or education.
• Experience with RNA-seq or other transcriptomic datasets.
• Proficiency in R and Python.
• Proficiency in command-line analysis.
• Experience with data visualization and generating publication-quality figures.
• Ability to troubleshoot computational workflows independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of previous job-related experience in bioinformatics.
• Ability to critically evaluate datasets and propose new analytical directions to extract biological insight.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.

About the Company

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is a Carnegie R1 research institution recognized for its academic excellence and commitment to community engagement. The Carvalho Lab at Loyola University Chicago focuses on advancing knowledge through sophisticated transcriptomic research to understand biological processes related to alcohol exposure and withdrawal.