Bioinformatics Programmer 2 (Semel Insitute)

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Bioinformatics Programmer 2 (Semel Insitute)

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Posted Date

07/21/2026

Salary Range: $39.48 - 82.27 Hourly

Employment Type

2 - Staff: Career

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

31827

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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The Department of Psychiatry is seeking to hire a full-time Bioinformatics Programmer 2 to join the Neuromodulation Division. You will support innovative research initiatives at the intersection of neuroscience, data science, artificial intelligence, and computational research. You will collaborate with investigators and research teams to develop, analyze, and optimize computational tools, datasets, and research technologies. Key responsibilities include:

• Develop, test, and support computational and data science tools for research projects
• Analyze large datasets using statistical and data analytics techniques
• Clean, manage, and prepare research data (including electroencephalography (EEG) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)) for analysis
• Assist with algorithm development, optimization, and software implementation
• Support research involving artificial intelligence, machine learning, and high-performance computing technologies
• Collaborate with investigators and multidisciplinary research teams on study design, data analysis, and technology solutions
• Evaluate and troubleshoot research software, computational workflows, and data systems
• Contribute to the development and deployment of research applications and tools

Salary range: $39.48/hr - $82.27/hr

Job Qualifications

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Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science statistics, computational biology, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum 2 years of experience in computational science, data science, research computing, data management, or a related technical field

Experience working with large or complex datasets in research, healthcare, or academic setting (preferred)

Experience supporting the development, implementation, deployment, or maintenance of computational, data science applications and tools, including signal processing in EEG and MRI

Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to evaluate, troubleshoot, and improve computational workflows and data processes

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences, including researchers, faculty, administrators, and leadership

Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, R, MATLAB, or similar analytical tools (preferred)

Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet established deadlines in a fast-paced research environment

Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.

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