Northern California HERC

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Singularity containers for HPC deployment.
• Experience with relational databases and SQL; familiarity with web server deployment and Docker Compose.
• Experience with tools for somatic or germline variant discovery, structural variant analysis, or copy number variation.
• Experience with single-cell or functional omics data types and analysis workflows.
• Experience with spatial omics or imaging data formats and analysis.
• Familiarity with R.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline, with relevant professional or research experience.
• Extensive experience with Python software development and testing practices.
• Experience with GitHub and/or GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Docker for containerization and application deployment.
• Experience working in a Linux/HPC environment with Slurm or equivalent job scheduling.
• Familiarity with standard genomics data types (e.g., FASTQ, BAM, VCF) and analysis workflows.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver reliable software with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently sit, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
• Occasionally stand/walk, writing by hand.
• Rarely use a telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

May work extended hours, evening and weekends.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

The expected pay range for this position is $113,148 to $137,516 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.