Job ID: 320073
Job date: 2017-09-19
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Company : University of Minnesota Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job date: 2017-09-19
End Date:
Company : University of Minnesota Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job Description:
The osteosarcoma research group seeks an experienced PhD-level bioinformaticist to lead and develop novel analyses of genomic data amassed locally from various sources. The group is highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary, and requires a skilled bioinformaticist to design and lead computational analysis of the osteosarcoma genome.
Additional Info:
Location: Twin Cities Empl Group:Acad Prof and Admin Regular/TemporaryRegular Full/Part Time: Full-Time About the Department Unit Description: The University of Minnesota has a team of researchers focused on understanding the causes and improving outcomes in adolescents and young adults diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a potentially deadly bone tumor. The osteosarcoma research group is the only one in the nation to include multiple researchers from diverse disciplines such as veterinary medicine, cancer genetics, pediatric oncology, and cancer epidemiology. This group has conducted novel analyses of genomic data which has already translated into a clinical trial testing a potentially effective therapy in humans. How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Activities" page and uploading documents there. To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647). Diversity The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu. Background Check Information Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. About the U of M The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC) The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations. [Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
The osteosarcoma research group seeks an experienced PhD-level bioinformaticist to lead and develop novel analyses of genomic data amassed locally from various sources. The group is highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary, and requires a skilled bioinformaticist to design and lead computational analysis of the osteosarcoma genome.
- Research design and implementation (50%)
- Manuscript preparation (25%)
- Grant writing (25%)
Qualifications
Required qualifications:- PhD in Biological Sciences, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science or related fields with substantial research and publication record
- Experience in computational biology that spans multiple 'omics analysis platforms
- Strong scientific understanding of molecular biology and genomics, with evidence of depth of understanding of experimental design and analysis
- Experience with comparative genomics and integration of genomics and other "big data" matrices across species
- Experience with statistical concepts such as dimension reduction, linear and nonlinear modeling, correlation, etc.
- Familiarity with publicly available datasets such at TCGA, Roadmap Epigenomics and ENCODE/modENCODE
- Fluency in one or more programming and scripting languages (such as Python, R, Perl, Matlab, C++ or Java)
- A track record of achievement in the academic setting that includes presentations at national meetings and publications with evidence of publication of first author/co-first author in the peer reviewed literature
- Documented evidence of excellent teamwork, time management and organizational skills
- Laboratory methods and bench (basic or translational) research
- Cancer research, including a working understanding of computation approaches for cancer genome analysis
- Developing algorithms for analysis of biological data
- Algorithm development for analysis of massively parallel sequencing data (DNA-seq, RNA-seq)
- Across platforms, such as genome-wide association studies, genome and transcriptome assembly from short read data, fusion gene discovery, DNA methylation analysis (probe based and bisulfite sequencing platforms), PacBio and isoseq technology to assemble novel transcriptomes, ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq and other enrichment based analysis, advanced visualization methods, and work in shared computing environments
- Experience with a diverse range of data visualizations
- At least two years of post-doctoral experience is highly desirable.
Requeriments :
Skills :
- Computational Biology
- DNA sequencing
- Genome Assembly
- genomic
- Modeling
- molecular biology
- Programing in C++
- Programing in Python
- Programing Skills
- Programming in Java
- Programming in Matlab
- Programming in PERL
- Programming in R
- RNA-seq
- Statistics
- Transcriptomics
Areas :
Additional Info:
Location: Twin Cities Empl Group:Acad Prof and Admin Regular/TemporaryRegular Full/Part Time: Full-Time About the Department Unit Description: The University of Minnesota has a team of researchers focused on understanding the causes and improving outcomes in adolescents and young adults diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a potentially deadly bone tumor. The osteosarcoma research group is the only one in the nation to include multiple researchers from diverse disciplines such as veterinary medicine, cancer genetics, pediatric oncology, and cancer epidemiology. This group has conducted novel analyses of genomic data which has already translated into a clinical trial testing a potentially effective therapy in humans. How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Activities" page and uploading documents there. To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647). Diversity The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu. Background Check Information Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. About the U of M The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC) The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations. [Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]