{"id":17001,"date":"2022-04-15T12:30:01","date_gmt":"2022-04-15T17:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medschool.prd.vanderbilt.edu\/career-development\/?p=17001"},"modified":"2022-04-15T12:52:18","modified_gmt":"2022-04-15T17:52:18","slug":"job-opportunity-bioinformatics-scientist-for-genome-wide-association-studies-neurogenomics-and-informatics-center-washington-university-school-of-medicine-st-louis-mo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medschool.vanderbilt.edu\/career-development\/2022\/04\/15\/job-opportunity-bioinformatics-scientist-for-genome-wide-association-studies-neurogenomics-and-informatics-center-washington-university-school-of-medicine-st-louis-mo\/","title":{"rendered":"Job Opportunity: Bioinformatics Scientist for Genome-Wide Association Studies or Whole Genome and Whole Exome Sequencing, NeuroGenomics and Informatics Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p2\">The NeuroGenomics and Informatics (NGI) Center lead by Dr. Carlos Cruchaga at Washington University School of Medicine is recruiting a Bioinformatics Scientist to work on Genome-Wide Association Studies or Whole Genome and Whole Exome Sequencing. We are seeking an experienced, self-motivated, self-driven scientist to work as a part of vibrant group in a fast-paced environment. The NGI generates and analyzes Whole-Genome and high-throughput multidimensional omic data to study neurodegenerative diseases of the central nervous system with emphasis on Alzheimer&#8217;s and Parkinson&#8217;s disease. The goal of our research is to use genomic and multiomic approaches to understand the biology of Alzheimer&#8217;s and Parkinson diseases. Our labs have pioneered the use of new biomarkers as endophenotypes for genetic studies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Primary duties<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p2\">Independently develop a wide variety of computer programs to meet the needs of data collection, quality control, analysis and report generation<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">Perform complex data analysis and writes interpretative reports<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">Collaborate within cross-functional teams<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">Provide analytical support for internal projects and external collaborations<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">Improve and supervise database structure: includes updating, validating, curating and harmonizing longitudinal, cross-sectional data from different sources<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">Provide a centralized, confidential and secure access to phenotypic data to Principal investigators<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">Respond to data queries from Principal Investigators and external collaborators<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p2\">Ph.D. degree in Neurogenetics, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Statistical Genetics, Biostatistics, Medical Statistics, Neuroscience, Genetics, Statistics, Mathematics or related.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">At least two years of experience working in genomics with large datasets, preferably in a research environment<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">Strong background in PLINK, QC, IBD, PCA; R, bash and excel (Python, Perl, SAS, SQL, Docker are a plus) or other analyses toolset.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">Knowledge of association analyses, PRSice, MAGENTA, Mendelian Randomization, MANTRA, Coloc, QTL and Unix\/Linux<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">Excellent communication and problem solving skills<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">Familiar working in cross-functional teams<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">Good understanding of computational biology and flexibility to work within a large dynamic scientific team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p2\">Interested candidates please send cover letter and resume to Oscar Diaz Ruiz, Ph.D., Program Manager.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">( <a href=\"mailto:doscar@wustl.edu\">doscar@wustl.edu<\/a> )<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The NeuroGenomics and Informatics (NGI) Center lead by Dr. Carlos Cruchaga at Washington University School of Medicine is recruiting a Bioinformatics Scientist to work on Genome-Wide Association Studies or Whole Genome and Whole Exome Sequencing. 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