Scientist, Bioinformatics - School of Medicine Neurology
Emory Healthcare/Emory University
Atlanta, GA
JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
POSTED
4 days ago
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Description
JOB DESCRIPTION: + The Principal Scientist, Bioinformatics, performs work independently and functions as a highly skilled contributor/researcher by demonstrating advanced knowledge in the areas of bioinformatics techniques, research and methods of analyzing data from experimental platforms. + Duties include designing and developing software, databases, and interfaces for analyzing and manipulating research data. + Responsible for analyzing and interpreting results of experiments. + Collaborates with researchers to develop high throughput data processing and analysis capability and recommends potential alternative approaches to improve the quality of results. + Directs and guides database searches and the computational analysis of resulting data. + Provides direct technical customer support and helps guide, implement, and maintain further improvements to bioinformatics software, databases, and interfaces and works with the entire bioinformatics team to diagnose and fix related issues. + Will have leadership responsibilities on projects, may design, develop, and conduct research experiments. + May provide workflow direction to subordinates, oversee quality and training of team members, and may serve as a mentor to junior staff. + May assist in grant and other funding applications. + With the approval of the supervisor and the responsible faculty director may serve as principal investigator on funded proposals, may have their own research projects and/or have full responsibilities for specific areas or methodology development and user support. + May be required to perform simple programming using Perl/Python or Java, statistical programming, web-development, and database query through SQL. Performs other responsibilities as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: + PhD in bioinformatics, computer science, biological or physical science, or a related discipline and ten years of experience in software development in support of bioinformatics applications. + Eligible experience is experience obtained following the achievement of earning the PhD. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS + Knowledge of proteomics data acquisition and processing pipelines + D. or equivalent degree in biostatistics, statistics, bioinformatics, or basic science discipline + Programming experience in Perl/Python or C/C++ Experience using version control (Git) + Experience using Amazon web services for distributed computing or a local cluster + Basic Linux system administration skills + Demonstrable experience analyzing –omics data + Proficiency in using R or Python, and Linux command line + Excellent communication skills + Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
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Job Number
_160595_
Job Type
_Regular Full-Time_
Division
_School Of Medicine_
Department
_SOM: Neurology: Cog Neurobehav_
Job Category
_Laboratory Research_
Campus Location (For Posting) : Location
_US-GA-Atlanta_
_Location : Name_
_Emory Campus-Clifton Corridor_
Remote Work Classification
_Primarily On Campus_
Health and Safety Information
_Working in a laboratory_
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