Senior Level Bioinformatics Jobs
Senior level bioinformatics jobs place experienced professionals in charge of analytical pipelines, computational research strategy, and the cross-functional teams that drive genomic and data science outcomes. Roles are concentrated across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, with 23% offering remote or hybrid arrangements, and employers like St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Natera, and Quest Diagnostics hiring at this level now.
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Job Title: Biology – Bioinformatics, CFS Professorial Faculty
Posting End Date: October 17, 2026
*NOTE: Last day to apply is Friday, October 16, 2026 at 11:59 pm MST
Position Start Date: September 1, 2027
Required Degree: PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or a closely related field. The required degree must be completed by the start date.
Experience: Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in bioinformatics, computational biology, or related areas. Evidence of an active research program in bioinformatics or a related discipline that engages undergraduate and graduate students. Experience in data analysis, programming, machine learning, and artificial intelligence as applied to biological systems is expected.
Duties/Expectations: The Department of Biology at Brigham Young University invites applications for a continuing faculty status (CFS) position in Bioinformatics. We seek a candidate whose teaching and research programs will strengthen interdisciplinary training at the interface of biology, computation, and data science.
Primary teaching responsibilities will include courses such as BIO 165 (Introduction to Bioinformatics), BIO 264 (Computational Methods for Biologists), and upper-division and graduate courses in bioinformatics, data analysis, and machine learning. These courses serve students across multiple programs, including Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, and other areas within the College of Life Sciences. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the development and delivery of curriculum that integrates computational methods within biologically meaningful contexts.
The successful candidate will establish and maintain an externally visible research program that involves undergraduate and graduate students in mentored research experiences. Research areas may include, but are not limited to, bioinformatics, computational biology, machine learning for biological data, artificial intelligence in the life sciences, or related data-driven approaches. Candidates whose work advances or applies AI-enabled methods to biological problems are particularly encouraged to apply.
Faculty are expected to contribute to the academic life of the department through teaching, research, and service. This includes mentoring students, participating in departmental and university service, and supporting the mission of Brigham Young University.
Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, Mission Alignment Statement, research statement, teaching statement, and contact information for references to the faculty application.
Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered.
BELONGING STATEMENT
United by our common primary identity as children of God, BYU values equal opportunity. We also value and embrace the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts of each member of the BYU community and the richness and strength they bring in helping create and support an environment of covenant belonging centered in Jesus Christ. Candidates with experience in and commitment to mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.
MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
If you are a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:
BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W. Kimball).
If you are not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:
Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education .
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
All faculty are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Job Title: Biology – Bioinformatics, CFS Professorial Faculty
Posting End Date: October 17, 2026
*NOTE: Last day to apply is Friday, October 16, 2026 at 11:59 pm MST
Position Start Date: September 1, 2027
Required Degree: PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or a closely related field. The required degree must be completed by the start date.
Experience: Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in bioinformatics, computational biology, or related areas. Evidence of an active research program in bioinformatics or a related discipline that engages undergraduate and graduate students. Experience in data analysis, programming, machine learning, and artificial intelligence as applied to biological systems is expected.
Duties/Expectations: The Department of Biology at Brigham Young University invites applications for a continuing faculty status (CFS) position in Bioinformatics. We seek a candidate whose teaching and research programs will strengthen interdisciplinary training at the interface of biology, computation, and data science.
Primary teaching responsibilities will include courses such as BIO 165 (Introduction to Bioinformatics), BIO 264 (Computational Methods for Biologists), and upper-division and graduate courses in bioinformatics, data analysis, and machine learning. These courses serve students across multiple programs, including Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, and other areas within the College of Life Sciences. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the development and delivery of curriculum that integrates computational methods within biologically meaningful contexts.
The successful candidate will establish and maintain an externally visible research program that involves undergraduate and graduate students in mentored research experiences. Research areas may include, but are not limited to, bioinformatics, computational biology, machine learning for biological data, artificial intelligence in the life sciences, or related data-driven approaches. Candidates whose work advances or applies AI-enabled methods to biological problems are particularly encouraged to apply.
Faculty are expected to contribute to the academic life of the department through teaching, research, and service. This includes mentoring students, participating in departmental and university service, and supporting the mission of Brigham Young University.
Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, Mission Alignment Statement, research statement, teaching statement, and contact information for references to the faculty application.
Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered.
BELONGING STATEMENT
United by our common primary identity as children of God, BYU values equal opportunity. We also value and embrace the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts of each member of the BYU community and the richness and strength they bring in helping create and support an environment of covenant belonging centered in Jesus Christ. Candidates with experience in and commitment to mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.
MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
If you are a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:
BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W. Kimball).
If you are not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:
Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education .
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
All faculty are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Senior Level Bioinformatics Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level bioinformatics job?
Employers hiring at the senior level look for candidates who have owned end-to-end pipelines, published or contributed to peer-reviewed research, and can translate complex genomic findings for non-technical stakeholders. Deep expertise in at least one domain, such as single-cell RNA sequencing, structural genomics, or population genetics, combined with a demonstrated history of mentoring junior analysts or leading project workstreams, gives candidates a clear edge over generalists at this stage.
Which companies hire senior level bioinformaticss?
Companies hiring senior level bioinformaticss right now include St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Natera, and Quest Diagnostics, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level covers large pharmaceutical and biotech organizations, genomics platforms, academic medical centers, and data-driven health technology companies investing in computational research capacity.
Are there remote senior level bioinformatics jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid arrangements are common at this level given the computational nature of the work. About 23% of senior level bioinformatics openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how many employers prioritize access to specialized talent over geography when filling senior roles.
What makes a bioinformatics role senior level?
A senior level bioinformatics role is defined by scope and ownership: you design the analytical approach rather than execute someone else's plan, make independent technical decisions about tools and methods, and are accountable for the quality of outputs across a project or product. Mentoring junior scientists, collaborating directly with principal investigators or product leads, and shaping team methodology are standard expectations that separate senior roles from mid-level positions.
Which industries hire the most senior level bioinformaticss?
Senior Level bioinformatics roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on high-throughput sequencing, precision medicine pipelines, and large-scale genomic data analysis that require deep computational expertise and experienced scientific leadership.