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RESPONSIBILITIES
The bioinformatics analyst will perform basic and advanced analysis on data produced from Whole Genome Association Studies, next generation sequencing systems and microarray experiments. This position will develop software or use current open source software in conducting data analysis for a next generation sequencing system at basic or advanced level. This position will partner with the director of the Genomics core facility to design experiments in Whole Genome Association Studies and next generation sequencing studies.
The candidate must have a background in bioinformatics and biostatistics. The candidate must be comfortable working in a Linux environment, have shell scripting experience, software development experience using scripting language and object-oriented programming (Perl, Python, JAVA), and experience with statistical packages (R or Mathlab). Experience with analyzing NGS data (SOLiD and Illumina) is a plus.
Specific Responsibilities:- Developing software or using current open source or third party commercial software to conduct data analysis for next generation sequencing systems from ABI (SOLiD) and other NGSs, genotyping, CNV and methylation analysis for the Illumina system and microarray analysis at basic and advanced levels.
- Along with the director of the Genomics core facility help design experiments in Whole Genome Association, next generation sequencing and microarray studies.
- Prepare manuscripts on related data analysis.
- Documentation and good software practice management and mentoring.
- Work with other bioinformatics as needed.
- Performs related duties as required or assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- MS in bioinformatics, biostatistics or computer science or related field with appropriate experience in developing software or the equivalent in experience and education
- Two to three years of experience in programming or informatics
- Familiarity with high-dimensional data mining and machine learning
- Background in statistics is preferred
- Willingness and capability to share knowledge with other members of the team
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with software versioning tools
- Equivalent combination of education, training and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired
PREFERENCES
- PhD in bioinformatics, biostatistics or computer science or related field with appropriate experience in developing software or the equivalent in experience and education
- User support and training experience
- Experience working in an academic or health care computing environment
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with software versioning tools
- Or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired
LOCALE
Chicago Campus
Department: MED-Center for Genetic MedHOW TO APPLY
Apply for this position through our electronic recruiting system.
http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/jobs/
Apply Here: http://www.Click2Apply.net/pm5hvg8ARTICLE
Requisition number for this position is # 17128.POLICY
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer
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