Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Genome Technology Access Center at the McDonnell Genome institute is seeking a bioinformaticist with several years of experience to work with investigators funded by the McDonnell Pediatric Cancer Center (https://pediatriccancercenter.wustl.edu) and the Children's Discovery Institute (CDI) (http://www.childrensdiscovery.org). The bioinformatic scientist will assist multiple MPCC investigators in designing and performing sequence and multiomics based projects focused on improving treatments and outcomes of childhood cancer patients. The candidate should be familiar with established bioinformatics tools and underlying programming languages (R, Python, etc.). They should be willing and able to customize emerging bioinformatic pipelines based on investigator needs. Overall, this position offers a tremendous opportunity to engage with accomplished investigators and apply cutting-edge computational tools to improve the lives of children with cancer.

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.].
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Doctor of Philosophy in computer science or related field highly preferred.
• Analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of computational biology, probabilistic models, statistics, machine learning, and discrete mathematics.
• Ability to analyze and interpret large complex data sets, such as genome sequences, microarray gene expression studies, human genetic studies, and model organism studies, and to communicate data in a clear, concise manner.
• Expertise in standard bioinformatics tools.
• Proficiency in scientific programming languages (e.g., Python, R, Perl, Java), in a UNIX/Linux and/or Windows environment.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, bioinformatics, biostatistics, or related field plus four years of experience; or master’s degree in computer science, bioinformatics, biostatistics, or related field plus two years of experience; or combined education and experience of nine years.

Grade

R11

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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Pre-Employment Screening

All 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.

• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.

• 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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