UCI MIND : Junior / Assistant Specialist - Bioinformatics and Data Integration (UCI MIND, MODEL-AD Program)

Position overview

Salary range :

The salary range for this position is $55,00-$70,700. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 24B for Represented Specialist Series [https : / / drive.google.com / file / d / 1QNifxBxLzwVT3Icr63X2YxPZ3aA58AWX / view ].

"Off-scale salaries", i.e. a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Application Window

Open date : September 23, 2025

Next review date : Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date : Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The UCI Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders (UCI MIND) is seeking a motivated Junior / Assistant Specialist to join the NIH-funded MODEL-AD multi-project research program. This role will support large-scale multi-omics, systems biology, and animal model research efforts by managing and integrating diverse datasets across interdisciplinary teams.

We are seeking applicants with backgrounds in bioinformatics, computational biology, data science, or related fields who have experience in database management, data integration, or large-scale data workflows. While expertise in mouse genetics and genomics is highly valued, applicants with strong skills in data science and a willingness to learn domain-specific biology are also encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in integrating metadata from animal models, curating and harmonizing genomic and multi-omic datasets, and ensuring data quality and accessibility across the MODEL-AD consortium. They will also contribute to data sharing and reproducible research through the Synapse repository.

Key Responsibilities

Metadata Integration & Harmonization :

• Extract, transform, and standardize metadata across MODEL-AD projects.
• Develop scripts and workflows for harmonizing diverse datasets.

Database Management & Data Infrastructure :

Data Sharing & Repository Management :

Collaboration & Support :

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

Junior Specialist : Appointees to the Junior rank should possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or equivalent research experience, e.g., with instrumentation and research equipment, software

programs, social science research methods, humanities scholarship, or creative activities.

Assistant Specialist : Appointees to the Assistant rank should possess a master's degree (or equivalent degree) or five years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, data science, or related field.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Research (Optional)

Reference requirements

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09907

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine 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 categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy .

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.

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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.

Job location

Irvine, CA