Bioinformatician I Neurology
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Description

Primary duties include but are not limited to; processing and analyzing genomic and transcriptomics data as bulk and single-cell RNA-seq, as well as other omics techniques. Managing and organizing cloud data storage. Integrating omics and clinical data. Implementing and creating new cutting-edge analysis pipelines. Assisting ongoing projects in experimental design related to omics analysis to better tackle their goals. This position will also contribute to scientific literature, reports, journals and presentations as well as investigate, create, and develop new methods and technologies for research advancement.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out research projects and maintain records of experiments and outcomes.
• Review literature on an ongoing basis to remain current with new procedures and apply learnings to related research.
• Write and publish scientific findings as applicable. May present at local, national, and international meetings.
• Manage data organization and compute infrastructure in the lab. Ensure our storage and compute infrastructure keeps up with data generation needs and is cost-effective.
• Manage lab github repository and web data resources (e.g. shiny apps).
• Manage software licenses and services as needed for lab.
• Assist the principal investigator with onboarding/offboarding and training new users to our compute infrastructure and pipelines.
• Assist the principal investigator with lab regulatory compliance, safety, and maintenance of data integrity.
• Meeting regularly with principal investigator to discuss data results, project progress, and lab data management.
• Provide general lab support as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for supervising and orienting/training new lab members to compute infrastructure and pipelines.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters or PhD required.
• Proficiency with UNIX, R and/or Python.
• Experience with training machine learning models in any data domain (transcriptomics preferred).

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to work independently and with a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency with UNIX, R and/or Python.
• Proficiency with data visualization.
• Proficiency with github and shiny apps (or related web data visualization platform).
• Good oral and written communication skills. The successful applicant should be comfortable presenting their work through oral presentations and written reports.
• Analytical skills and the ability to resolve technical or research problems and issues and to interpret data.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
• Careful attention to detail and code documentation.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The successful application will have a dry lab desk to work, which is located in the Hale Building for Transformative Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Copious amounts of coffee, tea, and compute resources are available to all lab members.

EEO Statement

BWH is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Primary Location: MA-Boston-BWH Longwood Medical Area Work Locations: BWH Longwood Medical Area 75 Francis Street Boston 02115 Job: Biomedical Organization: Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH) Schedule: Full-time Standard Hours: 40 Shift: Day Job Employee Status: Regular Recruiting Department: BWH Neurology Job Posting: Nov 7, 2024