Application Computational Scientist – Genomics & Sequencing Analytics – Jackson Laboratory, United States-Connecticut-Farmington

Job ID: 3260
Job date: 2015-04-24
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Company : Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine 

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Job Description:
Application Computational Scientist - Genomics & Sequencing AnalyticsJackson LaboratoryGenomic MedicineUnited States-Connecticut-Farmington Job Description The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine, based in Farmington, CT is seeking an Application Computational Scientist to join the Computational Sciences – Statistics & Analytics (CS-SA) group. This position offers opportunities to make leading contributions to cutting edge research and operations in disease genomics and translational research in collaboration with the faculty and the clients of The Jackson Laboratory. Interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged. The Application Scientist reports to a Computational scientist and has the primary responsibility of providing sequencing analytics and data interpretation to the scientific research programs at The Jackson Laboratory.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will:
Have a Ph.D. in bioinformatics, biostatistics, computer science, statistics or any relevant field of study OR a relevant MS and substantial research experience in bioinformatics
Have a proven track record of working in a dynamic high performance research team environment
Demonstrate the aptitude and capacity to work in highly demanding research and genomics operations Be a creative contributor and be eager to learn new technologies and science

Required Skills Experience in High Throughput Sequence (HTS) data analysis, development of sequence analysis tools (bioinformatics programming) & pipelines, evaluation of analytical tools and technologies, and delivering training to the research community Proficiency in Unix/Bash, Python, Perl, R or similar preferred. Experience with bioinformatic tools and databases (GATK, TCGA, UCSC Genome Browser, IGV etc.) is required Experience in experimental design, data integration, algorithm development is a plus Familiarity with evolutionary biology, genomic structural variations and clinical genomics is a plus Excellent inter-personal and communication skills including skills necessary to present at conferences and workshops, write study designs, and analytical methods Incumbents are required to live and work in Farmington, CT with periodic multi-day work visits to the Bar Harbor, ME location. Interested candidates may submit applications online (www.jax.org/compscijobs) that include a CV, list of publications, a brief statement of research interests along with a cover letter.

Job Information
Position Type: Bioinformatician Reference (Job ID number): 4914
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Full Time
Status: open

Contact Information
Jackson Laboratory Genomic Medicine
Duygu Ucar
duygu.ucar@jax.orghttp://www.jax.org/ct/

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