Bioinformation B

About the role

The Nathanson laboratory is hiring a bioinformatician/programmer with expertise in statistical analysis to participate in ongoing research in large-scale genomics and transcriptomics projects in the inherited and somatic genetics of cancer.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing single cell data analysis, highly multiplex immunohistochemistry data, RNA and DNA sequencing data sets, and multi ‘omics analyses, along with large clinical datasets.
• Developing bioinformatics applications.
• Reporting and publishing analytic findings from studies.
• Collaborating with multiple Penn groups and colleagues in major national and international research institutions to identify genomic risk factors for cancer and related phenotypes in large cohorts, case-control studies, family studies, and biobanks.
• Working with investigators to report and publish analytic findings from studies.

Requirements

• A Master of Science and 3 to 5 years of data analysis experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Genetic Epidemiology, Computer Science, Data Science, Informatics or similar fields.
• Experience working in a Linux environment.
• Competence in R/Python programming languages and bash scripting.
• The ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team and communicate effectively with team members.
• Ability to work independently and apply critical thinking and sound judgment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Prior experience with single cell sequencing and NGS data is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master of Science and 3 to 5 years of data analysis experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Genetic Epidemiology, Computer Science, Data Science, Informatics or similar fields.
• Experience working in a Linux environment.
• Competence in R/Python programming languages and bash scripting.
• The ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team and communicate effectively with team members.
• Ability to work independently and apply critical thinking and sound judgment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Prior experience with single cell sequencing and NGS data is a plus.

Skills

• Experience with other languages like Perl, C/C++ and SQL.
• Statistical analysis software like SAS and Stata.
• Various development environments.

Benefits

The University of Pennsylvania offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Pay

$67,155.00 - $101,500.00 Annual Rate

Schedule

Contingent upon grant funding.