The University of British Columbia (UBC) is seeking a Data Analyst to join the Canadian Microbiome Mapping Initiative (CMMI). In this role, you will serve as a key data manager, liaising between data generation and database development teams to facilitate the integration, analysis, and interpretation of multi-omics datasets. Your primary goal will be to investigate the biological mechanisms by which the microbiome influences health and disease, with a focus on healthy aging and Parkinson's disease.
What You'll Do
- Design, develop, implement, and maintain reproducible multi-omics data integration pipelines, including data processing, harmonization, and statistical analysis workflows.
- Coordinate technical data activities across laboratories and omics groups; translate analytical needs into technical specifications for database and infrastructure development.
- Perform quality control and ensure the integrity of research datasets, collaborating with contributing laboratories to resolve technical issues.
- Conduct statistical, bioinformatics, and AI/ML-based analyses to interpret relationships between datasets, health, and disease.
- Evaluate and implement tools and software for data analysis, visualization, and integration.
- Serve as a technical data partner, assisting investigators, trainees, and staff with data processing, analysis, and workflow implementation.
- Produce and maintain technical documentation, including pipeline workflows, algorithms, QC procedures, and SOPs to ensure reproducibility.
- Communicate technical progress, analytical findings, and workflow updates to collaborators through meetings, presentations, and contributions to manuscripts.
What We're Looking For
- Post-graduate degree in Statistics.
- Minimum of two years of related experience in research analysis, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Nice to Have
- Master’s degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, statistics, computer science, or a closely related field.
- 2-3 years of relevant experience in data integration, bioinformatics, or computational analysis in research.
- Proficiency in R, Unix/Linux environments, shell scripting, databases, and version control (Git).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively engage with colleagues and the researcher community.
- Experience with multi-omics datasets and integration across modalities.
- Familiarity with AI/ML applications for data analysis.
- Experience in automated pipeline design and maintenance.
- Familiarity with visualization and interactive tools (RShiny, Plotly, Power BI).
- Knowledge of molecular and cellular biology an asset.
- Ability to use sound judgment to make decisions.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment and software.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to identify problems and come to an appropriate solution.
- Ability to meet deadlines and effectively prioritize time.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- Demonstrated attention to detail.
Technical Stack
- R
- Unix/Linux
- Shell scripting
- Databases
- Git
- AI/ML
- RShiny
- Plotly
- Power BI
Team & Environment
You will be part of a large, collaborative initiative involving investigators in the ELCHA, other UBC research centres, and external collaborators. You will work under the scientific and technical guidance of the CMMI Data Integration and Analysis Committee and report to the CMMI Project Manager for day-to-day operations. The role involves close collaboration with CMMI investigators, bioinformaticians, laboratory personnel, and research staff.
Benefits & Compensation
- Monthly salary range: $6,251.00 - $8,986.00 CAD.
Work Mode
This role requires onsite work.
At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
