Bioinformatics Research Analyst - Neurology

About the role

The WashU Medicine, Department of Neurology, has an opening for a Bioinformatics Research Analyst to join the NeuroGenomics and Informatics Center (NGI). This position is ideally suited for individuals that have finalized their scientific Masters degree to hone their bioinformatics skills in the context of biomedical research.

Position Summary

This research will contribute importantly to the discovery of novel risk genes, steer basic research and drug development, and advance personalized medicine. The successful candidate will also help with assisting ongoing research in the lab, providing support on matters such as grant reporting, working with collaborators, data applications and storage, lab orders, establishing documentation and protocols, etc.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Implements: Algorithms and computer software for analyzing 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.
• Captures: Coordinates research project with other investigators and institutions.
• Contributes: Participates in developing hypotheses and experimental design.
• Supports: Assists with reporting of methods, data and results.

Working Conditions

Job Location/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 Normal office environment.

Education

• Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree.

Skills

• Alzheimer's Disease
• Analytical Thinking
• Bioinformatics Tools
• Communication
• Complex Data Analysis
• Computational Biology
• Functional Genomics
• Gene Expression Microarray
• Genome Sequencing
• Group Problem Solving
• Human Genetics
• Java (Programming Language)
• MATLAB
• Model Organism
• Python (Programming Language)