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Job Description:

• Creates data algorithms and software to identify and classify components of a biological system.

• Uses R or python to perform statistical analyses and visualizations of oncology data.

• Works on integrative analysis of big data (using Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning).

• Designs and develops pipelines to address novel analytical challenges and automate analysis of studies.

• Participates in creating data algorithms and specialized computer software to identify and classify components of a biological system (i.e. DNA and protein sequences).

• Applies basic application of computational tools and information technology to gather, analyze and visualize data in biology and biomedical research.

• Interprets data analysis of high throughput genomics, proteomics and genetic data.

• Plans own resources to implement or modify existing web-based bioinformatics tools.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Masterâ™s degree in computer science with a bioinformatics concentration or in bioinformatics with solid programming and analysis skills.

Experience:

• Proficiency in one or more scripting languages (Python and Perl).

• Experience working in a Unix/Linux environment.

• Knowledge of cloud or cluster computing.

Preferred Competencies

• Knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills.

• Solves a range of computational problems.

• Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures.

• Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction. 

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover letter (required)

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