Bioinformaticist - Neurosurgery

Scheduled Hours40

Position SummaryA full-time Bioinformaticist position is available in the Brain Tumor Center (BTC) @WashU, located in the newly opened Neuroscience Research Building at WashU Medicine in St. Louis. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our research team.

The incumbent will work on assignments of moderate scope and complexity. Will implement, run, customize, optimize, and benchmark data analysis pipelines as well as data visualization for single-cell assays (e.g., single-cell DNA-seq, single-cell RNA-seq), high-resolution spatial transcriptomic and proteomic profiling datasets from a wide variety of common brain tumors. Will also perform integrative data analyses, and prepare results for oral presentation, scientific publications, and grant applications.

Uses skills as an experienced bioinformatics programmer with a broad understanding of computational algorithms; identifies and resolves a wide range of issues/software bugs. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Operates independently.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Designs, develops, and implements:

• Algorithms and computer software for omics-based data sets [high-throughput, massively parallel genomic/proteomic/clinical].

• Designs and maintains web pages and databases. Builds and maintains web applications that allow researchers outside of the laboratory to access resources.

• Designs, develops, debugs and utilizes computer programs. Develops bioinformatic tools for genomic data analysis using statistics, machine learning, data mining, and software.

• Data management and analysis solutions that aid in the storage, investigation, and dissemination of large data sets.

• Independent research projects, including design of research protocols and development of procedures for the collection, verification, and management of data.

• Performs complex systems analysis of data and writes interpretative reports.

• Evaluates commercial and academic bioinformatics software.

• Trains other researchers on the everyday use of analysis software and research databases.

• Assists with grant preparation and reporting of methods, data, and results.

• Solves practical problems relating to difficulties with equipment or test subjects; suggests technical or procedural improvements in testing methods.

Applicant Special Instructions:

Please submit the following documents when applying:

• Cover letter expressing your interest and highlighting your relevant experience.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a list of publications.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Research (4 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or related field.
• Working knowledge of: modern biology and applicable field of research, genomics, epigenetics, biostatistics, applications programming and web development, application and data security concepts.
• Experience in analyzing next-generation genomic data, single-cell and/or proteomic data, popular deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow).
• Working knowledge of bioinformatics methods and data structures, statistics and programming languages such as Python, Perl, R, or Go/Rust, and databases.
• Proficiency with relational databases and programming languages used in the development of web-based MIS systems is a plus (e.g. SQL Server, HTML, Javascript, PhP).
• Working project management skills.
• Excellent organizational, problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Interpersonal skills in order to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.
• Self motivated.
• Ability to learn quickly, meet deadlines and demonstrate problem solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree, Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Ability to Reason, Analytical Thinking, Big Data Processing, Bioinformatics Tools, Communication, Complex Data Analysis, Computational Biology, Data Management, Discrete Mathematics, Group Problem Solving, Java, Machine Learning, Perl Programming, Probabilistic Modeling, Python (Programming Language), Statistics

GradeR11

Salary Range$55,200.00 - $100,000.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment ScreeningAll external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

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