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Bioinformatician III - Statistical Geneticist (Sign on Bonus)
Job Number: 2022-41471Category: Information Technology
Location: Worcester, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School
Department: School - Ophthalmology - W822000
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Grade: 74
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: July 11, 2023
GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Bioinformatician III - Statistical Geneticist is independently responsible for statistical genetic analyses of large-scale human genetic datasets. Will perform analyses of human genotyping and sequencing data and conduct meta-analyses of multiple datasets as well as genetic-epidemiologic analyses. Individual will submit publications in peer reviewed journals, present at scientific meetings, and grow in the academic environment.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead data analyses involving human genotyping and sequencing data
- Conduct gene-environment and genetic-epidemiologic association analyses and analyze longitudinal studies
- Develop methods to facilitate large scale and custom analyses of genotype-phenotype associations
- Manage large datasets using the high-performance computing cluster
- Establish and manage genomic and proteomic databases
- Develop custom databases and web portals for managing raw and processed data
- Coordinate and collaborate with other bioinformaticians, biostatisticians, information technology professionals, and interdepartmental project teams
- Access and analyze public genomic databases to enhance analyses
- Document the methods, analyses and all datasets used in analysis
- Provide reports of design and results for inclusion in manuscript and grant applications
- Develop or acquire new computational tools for data analysis
- Present results at scientific meetings
- Perform other duties as required
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Doctoral degree Preferred in quantitative genetic-epidemiology, statistical genetics, computer science, bioinformatics
- Minimal of masters degree required in statistical genetics, computer science, a related computational discipline, with experience listed below
- 3 or more years of experience and working knowledge of genetic databases and websites; strong background in computational programs such as Operating Systems (e.g., UNIX, LINUX, Windows); Scripting languages (e.g., Perl, Python, Bash, Tcl); Programming languages (e.g., Java, C/C++) and statistical programming (R or MatLab), PLINK, SAS.
- Proven ability to analyze human genotyping and sequencing data
- Thorough knowledge of methods used in complex trait genetics, genomic research projects including quality control, knowledge of potential biases and how to control for them in study design and analyses.
- Proficiency with large complex genetic data sets and high-performance computing
- Experience with cloud-based computing
- Knowledge of epidemiologic methods and analyses including longitudinal studies
- Strong communication skills, both the oral and written necessary to interact with a wide range of individuals
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Proven research record with high quality publications and oral presentations preferable.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Team player, respectful and professional behavior, willing to teach and share
Highly qualified candidates will have:
- Direct experience with analyses of genotyping and sequencing data with publications
- Understanding of basic molecular biology
- Ability to manage and steer research projects
- Publications in top tier journals
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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