[Next-Generation Sequencing Book]
  • [Photo] Ivette Arias • January 31, 2012

    BACKGROUND

    We are a federally-funded, Boston-based, biomedical research organization. Our Biomedical Informatics Team develops next generation software applications, Data Warehouses, and analytical tools to enable translational research and improve clinical care. Current initiatives include building an informatics platform that will support integration and analysis of clinical, biospecimen and genomic data. We have a multi-disciplinary team consisting of highly skilled biomedical researchers, clinicians, systems analysts, project managers, and software developers. Resources include electronic medical record system, a new 160 node high performance computing cluster, and access to incredibly challenging projects with the potential to change the way health care is delivered.

    This position will be funded through the Boston VA Research Institute (BVARI) who's mission is to promote and to support the medical research and education activities of the VA Boston Healthcare System and to advance the well being of veterans and the general public by these endeavors. BVARI is a non-profit, tax-exempt institute. We are an equal opportunity employer.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Interacts extensively with scientific users under the guidance of the Scientific Director to define the requirements for software development and defining use cases for genomic data analysis pipelines.
    • Designs and develops cutting edge software solutions and implements Commercial off the shelf (COTS) applications for high throughput genomic studies.
    • Implements 'omics data analysis pipelines and tools for use in High performance cluster computing environment.
    • Develops and implements innovative data visualization capabilities by aggregating data from multiple applications and functional domains.
    • Designs and develops bioinformatics tools for data-mining, analysis, integration and interpretation of large genomic data sets.
    • Connects genes, pathway and protein information in different data repositories for analysis.
    • Applies ontology and semantic web development skills and concepts in developing scientific data collection and management systems that support biomedical researchers.

    REQUIREMENTS

    • Masters in Computer science/Mathematics/life sciences or related field
    • Experience with experimental design and statistical methods and tools required to analyze DNA sequence data
    • Knowledge about ontology, controlled vocabularies and their practical application in biomedical research
    • Expertise in Data modeling and knowledge representation techniques, including Entity Relationship Diagrams
    • Excellent communication skills

    PREFERENCES

    • Ability to collaborate in a new and evolving technical and development environment, and to participate in the decisions that will define new processes and standards.
    • Ability to work effectively with researchers, and technology staff.
    • Self-starter, able to organize and lead complex efforts with minimal supervision
    • Ability to work in a fast paced environment, working on multiple concurrent sub-projects.

    COMPENSATION

    OPEN FOR DISCUSSION

    Benefits:
    • Health and Dental Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • MBTA T-pass program
    • Long term/short term disability Insurance
    • 403(b) plan

    HOW TO APPLY

    Applications from recruiters will not be accepted for this position. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: Victor Tam at: MIGCandidates[at]gmail.com Please specify the job title in your email.

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