Details
Posted: 04-Mar-22
Location: Nationwide
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: REQ176716
Job Description:
Summary:
The primary purpose of this position is to support a large genomics lab helping drive multifaceted investigations of genetic variation on host-pathogen interactions and immune system regulation. The bioinformatician would support cutting edge genomics and bioinformatic analyses continuing to develop a suite of programs developed in the Bailey lab as well as standard genomics pipelines for the analysis of variation and expression. The bioinformatician will work closely with Dr. Bailey and senior personnel in the lab supporting and developing projects with collaborators world-wide.
This is a fixed term position with a current end date of 5/31/2024, which may be extended based upon available funding.
Education and Experience:
Bioinformatician, Grade 9:
Required: Bachelor's Degree in bioinformatics or computational biology with 1-2 years programming experience preferably in bioinformatics with genomic sequence-based analyses and/or equivalent combination of education and experience (Grade 9).
Experience with genome variation pipelines and single cell RNA seq or other omics analyses preferred.
Experience with machine learning is preferred.Â
Senior Bioinformatician, Grade 10:
Required: Bachelor's Degree in bioinformatics or computational biology with 3-5 years programming experience preferably in bioinformatics with genomic sequence-based analyses and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred: PhD in bioinformatics or computational biology with 2 years programming experience
Job Competencies:
Fluency in programming language(s) (Python C++)Â as well as skills in R. Ability to build packages and manage software projects.Â
Possesses a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive campus community.
Professional interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong analysis and writing skills.
Possesses a high degree of attention to detail.
BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION CHECK REQUIRED
Recruiting Start Date:
2022-02-24-08:00
Job Posting Title:
Bioinformatician/Senior Bioinformatician
Department:
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Grade:
Grade 9
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5
Position Classification:
Onsite
Submission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
Vaccination Requirements:
In order to maintain 90% or greater universal vaccination rates on campus, all newly hired employees at Brown University must receive the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine before they begin work, unless they are approved for a medical or religious exemption. All employees must also receive a COVID-19 booster within thirty (30) days of becoming eligible. For more information, please visit the Healthy Brown site.
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EEO Statement:
Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.
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