Job Description

The Ottawa Bioinformatics Core Facility (OBCF) of the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI) is located at the General Campus of The Ottawa Hospital and provides Bioinformatics support to scientists from the University of Ottawa, the OHRI and external clients. We provide services to support research scientists at all phases of their research, including a wide range of specific analysis services. We develop custom analysis workflows for client projects as needed, often involving the integration and comparison of different data types or hypothesis testing based on public -omics data sets. We provide training courses based on client specific requirements and develop and deliver training courses for partners such as the Stem Cell Network, BioCanRx and the uOttawa Translation and Molecular Medicine department.


We are looking for an experienced bioinformatics analyst to grow our team. This position will be focused on providing support to a large and very active group of lab-based cancer researchers at the OHRI with a focus on projects for a newly recruited principal investigator studying non-coding repeat region RNA and protein expression focusing on mining endogenous retroelement reactivation and human satellite DNA expression in cancer and other diseases and developing new therapeutic targets. The primary qualities we are looking for in a candidate are high end bioinformatics skills, strong project management skills, and the ability to engage dynamically and constructively with researchers to integrate their skills into existing and new projects and mold these skills into these projects by willing to learn new applicable biological concepts and mechanisms. In addition, this new bioinformatic recruit will actively identify new tools to augment the efficiency and quality of existing data analysis workflows. Previous experience in cancer bioinformatics is an asset, but not essential. The position will involve both direct project support and indirect support via training of graduate students.

Responsibilities Include:

Gathering requirements from clients and proposing analysis plans Implementing analyses, generating reports and figures for client use and publication. Maintaining and updating bioinformatics analysis pipelines. Assisting in the development and delivery of online and in-person training courses.
Although some virtual work will be supported, significant presence on-site at the Ottawa General Hospital is required. Regular attendance at lab meetings (weekly) of the new PI recruit mentioned above is also required either in-person or virtually.

Basic Requirements (Education/Experience):

Bachelor's degree in bioinformatics, computer science, molecular biology, biochemistry, mathematics and/or physics with a minimum of 3 years of experience programming in R and/or Python (a combination of education and experience will be considered). A minimum of 3 years of experience in performing bioinformatics analysis. Demonstrated bioinformatics analysis experience with results published in peer reviewed journals. Linux system administration experience. Experience working with Illumina and Oxford Nanopore sequencing data. Experience with proteomics data analysis. Strong problem-solving skills. Excellent written and oral communications skills. Ability to work on multiple long-term projects in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD or MSc preferred

Contract Details:

This is a full-time contract.

Salary: Min: $102,824 - Max: $117,513 Per Annum

A benefits package including health, vacation, and pension plan are included.

Comments to Applicant:

Please provide your CV and a cover letter to clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position listed

Contact Info:

Name: Gareth Palidwor

Title: Manager, Ottawa Bioinformatics Core Facility

Program: Regenerative Medicine

Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

Address: 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8L6

Email: gpalidwor@ohri.ca

Website: https://www.ohri.ca/bioinformatics/



The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is committed to building and sustaining a welcoming and supportive culture that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion for trainees, researchers, and staff. We are devoted to identifying and removing barriers that limit equitable access to opportunities within our organization. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute strongly supports initiatives that encourage the participation of all groups, in particular the four groups defined in the Employment Equity Act (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities).



We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is an equal-opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.