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Part-Time Programing & Bioinformatics Assistant

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
Sep 04, 2025
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Bletz Lab is seeking a part time researcher to assist with a project aiming to advance the content, usability and accessibility of the database of culturable bacteria with known function isolated from amphibian species globally - the AmphiBac database. This database is used to predict microbiome function of amphibian microbiomes generated through NGS sequencing. This position will lead efforts for improving usability of the database through development of an R package and/or python-based package that streamlines and automates use of the database for predictions. Along with this package, the successful applicant will help develop vignettes and tutorials that will be hosted on GitHub to help new users. The successful applicant will also help design and develop a web-based query-able database that will allow newly collected bacterial isolates to be queried to understand if and where they have been found on amphibians before and their potential functions. The ideal candidate will have experience with or interest in computer programing, package development and/or web-based databases; experience with R or python language and databases is preferred. Please reach out to Dr. Molly Bletz with questions (molly.bletz@psu.edu). Job duties will include: Developing code-based tools associated with DNA sequence data Designing a query-able online database BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines