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Opportunity: Geneticist / Bioinformatician for Genomics Modeling and Mining @ Parabon NanoLabs -- Reston, VA (US)
Submitted by Paula Armentrout; posted on Wednesday, January 20, 2016
BACKGROUND
A geneticist/bioinformatician is sought to develop statistical models to predict medical outcomes and physical traits from genomic data, make kinship inferences from DNA, and discover the genetic variants that inform such models via genomic data mining. Successful hires will join an interdisciplinary research group pursuing ambitious, long-term projects aimed at achieving major scientific advances in the fields of medicine and forensics.
RESPONSIBILITIES
In this position, scientists will validate and manage genomic datasets; statistically analyze phenotypic, genotypic, and environmental data; and create predictive models for both medical and forensic use. The Geneticist/Bioinformatician is also expected to be capable of developing new methodologies, tools, and pipelines, as well as driving the identification and implementation of emerging technologies and statistical tools. This position is also expected to provide support for computational biology and genomics experts towards development of computational tools such as data analysis pipelines. The scientist will assist with the development of new project ideas and subsequent writing of proposals to submit for funding. Finally, scientists in this position will support the company's drug development teams with the creation of genetically informed, personalized therapeutics.
REQUIREMENTS
- PhD or PhD completion expected in the next 6 months in Genetics, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or related field
- Expertise in bioinformatic analysis of genomic and phenotypic data with 3+ years of experience in a professional or academic environment
- Proficiency with genomics and statistical software tools such as PLINK, R, Matlab, SAS, MDR or equivalent in an academic or professional environment
- Experience with scientific programming in a language such as Python, C/C++, Perl, Java, or equivalent in an academic or professional environment
PREFERENCES
Not required, but considered a "plus":
- Experience with bioinformatic tool and/or pipeline development in an academic or professional environment
- Strong writing ability and successful proposal writing experience
- Experience with development of novel project ideas and execution
- Familiarity with the field of forensic DNA analysis
HOW TO APPLY
Send the following to careers[at]parabon.com
1. Cover letter describing
(a) your genotype/phenotype experience, and,
(b) date you are available to begin working
2. Resume
POLICY
There is no H1-B visa sponsorship available for this position.
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