Job ID: 30835
Job date: 2017-08-24
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Company : University of Pennsylvania Country : Role : Technician
Job date: 2017-08-24
End Date:
Company : University of Pennsylvania Country : Role : Technician
Job Description:
The Bioinformatician will conduct analyses that involve use of dense genetic, biochemical, lifestyle, and electronic health record data in relation to vascular disease, as well as a wide range of related cardiometabolic outcomes. Genetic analyses will include GWAS and whole-exome sequencing data in ten to hundreds of thousand participants, as part of single cohort studies and large multi-institutional collaborations. The Bioinformatician will be expected to develop and deploy complex electronic phenotyping algorithms across millions of participants in large electronic health record databases to construct analytic data sets and subsequently align this complex phenotype data with multi-dimensional data from DNA based studies using myriad bioinformatic tools. The Bioinformatician will also be expected to use available bioinformatics data (e.g. ENCODE, dbGAP) to gain further insights into the function of genetic variants. The Bioinformatician will also be expected to work closely with other members of the group including epidemiologists, biologists, and clinicians, to help interpret findings and prepare relevant manuscripts. There will be ample opportunity to participate in the preparation of presentations and manuscripts. Position is contingent on continued funding. Qualifications: Master s degree in Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, or a related field and 3 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Must be detail-oriented and well-organized. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to work independently and also as part of a team. A sound understanding of electronic health record databases, expertise with query (SQL) and scripting (PYTHON) languages, experience working in UNIX / LINUX based operating systems, and familiarity with statistical packages (such as R) is required.
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University Overview: The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. School/Center Overview : The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is the oldest and one of the finest medical schools in the United States. Penn is rich in tradition and heritage and at the same time consistently at the forefront of new developments and innovations in medical education and research. Since its founding in 1765 the School has been a strong presence in the community and prides itself on educating the leaders of tomorrow in patient care, biomedical research, and medical education. http://www.med.upenn.edu/ Affirmative Action Statement : Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class. Special Requirements: Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job. Quick Link http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/postings/30812 [Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
The Bioinformatician will conduct analyses that involve use of dense genetic, biochemical, lifestyle, and electronic health record data in relation to vascular disease, as well as a wide range of related cardiometabolic outcomes. Genetic analyses will include GWAS and whole-exome sequencing data in ten to hundreds of thousand participants, as part of single cohort studies and large multi-institutional collaborations. The Bioinformatician will be expected to develop and deploy complex electronic phenotyping algorithms across millions of participants in large electronic health record databases to construct analytic data sets and subsequently align this complex phenotype data with multi-dimensional data from DNA based studies using myriad bioinformatic tools. The Bioinformatician will also be expected to use available bioinformatics data (e.g. ENCODE, dbGAP) to gain further insights into the function of genetic variants. The Bioinformatician will also be expected to work closely with other members of the group including epidemiologists, biologists, and clinicians, to help interpret findings and prepare relevant manuscripts. There will be ample opportunity to participate in the preparation of presentations and manuscripts. Position is contingent on continued funding. Qualifications: Master s degree in Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, or a related field and 3 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Must be detail-oriented and well-organized. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to work independently and also as part of a team. A sound understanding of electronic health record databases, expertise with query (SQL) and scripting (PYTHON) languages, experience working in UNIX / LINUX based operating systems, and familiarity with statistical packages (such as R) is required.
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University Overview: The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. School/Center Overview : The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is the oldest and one of the finest medical schools in the United States. Penn is rich in tradition and heritage and at the same time consistently at the forefront of new developments and innovations in medical education and research. Since its founding in 1765 the School has been a strong presence in the community and prides itself on educating the leaders of tomorrow in patient care, biomedical research, and medical education. http://www.med.upenn.edu/ Affirmative Action Statement : Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class. Special Requirements: Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job. Quick Link http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/postings/30812 [Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]