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Position: Lecturer - Bioinformatics, Spring 2025
Institution: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Location: New Jersey United States
Duties: The Biotechnology Undergraduate Program in the Department of Plant Biology at the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Rutgers University invites applicants for a Part time Lecturer teaching position on the New Brunswick/Cook Campus for Spring 2025. The position will be responsible for teaching a course called Bioinformatics. This course is an introduction to the basics of algorithms used to cast problems of molecular biology in terms of bioinformatics. Largely Python-based, it will teach bioinformatics concepts, principles, and techniques within the framework of basic shell scripting and web-based databases/tools. Students are expected to have a basic background in computer science and data structures, know how to work in a command-line environment and have a basic understanding of programming/scripting. A graduate level version of the course should also be offered with extra requirements for graduate students
Requirements: Master or PhD Degree in Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, or related discipline. Demonstrated knowledge in bioinformatics and relevant program languages
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Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. Candidates must apply online at https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/235724 and submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae , teaching philosophy/interests, list of courses taught, and the names/contact info of at least three professional references. Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Lecturer - Bioinformatics, Spring 2025 Department SEBS-Plant Biology Salary Salary per Credit Posting Summary The Biotechnology Undergraduate Program in the Department of Plant Biology at the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Rutgers University invites applicants for a Part time Lecturer teaching position on the New Brunswick/Cook Campus for Spring 2025. The position will be responsible for teaching a course called Bioinformatics . This course is an introduction to the basics of algorithms used to cast problems of molecular biology in terms of bioinformatics. Largely Python-based, it will teach bioinformatics concepts, principles, and techniques within the framework of basic shell scripting and web-based databases/tools. Students are expected to have a basic background in computer science and data structures, know how to work in a command-line environment and have a basic understanding of programming/ scripting. A graduate level version of the course should also be offered with extra requirements for graduate students. The successful candidate will report to the Undergraduate Program Director in Biotechnology and the Department Chair in Plant Biology, and will be required to administer and instruct the course, including a computer terminal-based dry laboratory on the Rutgers campus. The course will be offered in-person. Position Status Part Time Posting Number 24FA0898 Posting Open Date 09/11/2024 Posting Close Date Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Master or PhD Degree in Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, or related discipline. Demonstrated knowledge in bioinformatics and relevant program languages. Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities A basic knowledge of Bioinformatic platforms and the scripting needed to use them. Sufficient knowledge in the areas of genomics, genetics, molecular biology to connect the biology to informatics. Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview Bioinformatics is a required course for undergraduates within the Bioinformatics option of the Biotechnology major. The course will serve those students as well as other interested undergraduates. A modified version of the course to serve at the graduate level will serve in several graduate programs, possibly even forming part of a graduate level certificate program. Statement Posting Details Special Instructions to Applicants Candidates must apply online at https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/235724 and submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae , teaching philosophy/interests, list of courses taught, and the names/contact info of at least three professional references. Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/235724 Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Cook (RU-New Brunswick) City New Brunswick State NJ Location Details 59 Dudley Road - Foran Hall, Cook Campus New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. 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