Position Summary

The Cruchaga Lab in the Department of Psychiatry is seeking a Bioinformaticist to participate in developing and conducting research projects, including experiment design, data analysis, and documentation of experiment results.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develops 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.

Working Conditions:

• Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.
• Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

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/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Research (4 Years)

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

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

Work Experience:

Laboratory Operations (2 Years)

Skills:

Ability to Reason (Inactive), Analytical Thinking, Big Data Processing, Bioinformatics, Communication, Complex Data Analysis, Data Management, Group Problem Solving, Laboratory Processes, Probabilistic Modeling, Problem Solving, Python (Programming Language), Report Writing, Statistics

Grade

R11

Salary Range

$55,200.00 - $100,000.00 / Annually