Details
Posted: 06-Jul-22
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Location: Chicago, IL
Job Description:
Basic application of computational tools and information technology to gather, analyze and visualize data in biology and biomedical research.
Implement or modify existing web-based bioinformatics tools.
Transfer abstract workflows into production level software.
Data analysis of high throughput genomics, proteomics and genetic data.
Customize existing applications to meet specific scientific project needs.Â
Assist in creating data algorithms and specialized computer software to identify and classify components of a biological system (i.e., DNA and protein sequences).
Support the development of data models, databases or software applications.
Produce, present and discuss high quality data analysis reports.
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.
Education:
Bachelorâ™s degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
Experience:
Research and/or relevant experience.
Experience in basic programming for bioinformatics with scripting languages such as Perl, Python, R, Java, XML, C/C++ or SQL.
Experience working on Linux and/or Unix systems.                                                                        Â
Preferred Competencies
Knowledge of theoretical and applied statistics.
Knowledge of research techniques or methods.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to write research publications.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to work with teams of clinicians, biologists, bioinformaticians and/or biostatisticians to provide hands-on technical support.
Ability to do big data analysis.
Application Documents
Resume/CV (required)
Cover Letter (required)
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