Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments within the UCSD School of Medicine with comprehensive clinical programs, extensive basic science and clinical research, and diverse educational opportunities for students, residents and fellows. The internationally renowned faculty play a major role in medical and graduate student training, providing educational and programmatic offerings that span several disciplines and provide diversity to meet the interests of a broad spectrum of students and scholars. More than one hundred trainees at the graduate student and postdoctoral level, as well as more than 300 professional, research and administrative staff who along with the department administrators interact closely with the faculty. The diverse mix of ages, backgrounds, and talents creates a robust work environment with challenging career opportunities and a commitment to continued growth potential. We constantly seek to recruit highly motivated, technologically-advanced and interested individuals to become a part of our dynamic cutting-edge research, clinical, and educational environment.

The Knight lab in the Departments of Pediatrics, Bioengineering, Computer Science & Engineering, and the Halicioglu Data Science Institute uses and develops state-of-the-art computational and experimental techniques to ask fundamental questions about the evolution of the composition of biomolecules, genomes, and communities in different ecosystems, including the complex microbial ecosystems of the human body. We subscribe to an open-access scientific model, providing free, open-source software tools and making all protocols and data publicly available in order to increase general interest in and understanding of microbial ecology, and to further public involvement in scientific endeavors more generally.

The Lead Bioinformatics Programmer is responsible for leading software development and data analysis teams in high impact projects including data management and analysis for multi-institutional projects. The Lead Bioinformatics Programmer is charged with the architecture, design and implementation of large, complex workflows, web application portals and analytic systems. Conceives, develops, recommends and incorporates new or existing architecture, and/or new strategies to integrate systems and applications. Organizes and presents discussions and training workshops. Leads a team of bioinformatics professionals. Is accountable for multiple large, complex systems or subsystems.

Functions as a highly specialized bioinformatics programming professional with an expert understanding of computational algorithms to identify and resolve a wide range of highly complex issues where analysis of situations or data requirements have little or no precedent. Project scope is broad and may extend beyond the university. Is considered a subject matter expert of the organization and often recognized as an expert externally in the field. Leads a team of bioinformatics professionals. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Eleven (11) years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree in biological science, computational/programming, or related area plus seven (7) years of related experience/training.

• Expert knowledge of bioinformatics methods, applications programming, web development and data structures.

• Advanced analytical skills in independent, inductive, and deductive reasoning. Demonstrated ability to efficiently assess a broad spectrum of technical and resource requirements and proven skill to identify, define and delegate the efforts necessary to address those requirements in a high-performance computing setting.

• Demonstrated skill and experience in leading to a team of programmers, meet deadlines and demonstrate highly developed problem solving skills.

• Expert in bioinformatics programming design, modification, and implementation, with extensive knowledge of relational databases, web interfaces, and operating systems.

• Highly developed project management skills.

• Extensive knowledge and experience in Biology, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, and modern biology with its applications in relevant research fields.

• Highly developed interpersonal skills in order to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at all levels internally and externally to the organization.

• Ability to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner.

• Highly developed ability to interface with management on a regular basis.

• Expert knowledge of web, application and data security concepts and methods.

• Exceptional writing and oral presentation skills. Excellent writing skills appropriate to the creation of the clear and persuasive scientific proposals and clear communications to colleagues in computational science and allied fields, as well as to technical and clerical employees. Proven ability in writing proposals and acquiring funding for research and development.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.

• Remote work during evenings and weekends may be required.

• Must be willing and able to travel.