Job ID: 258689432
Job date: 2017-01-06
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Company : RTI International Country : Role : Technician
Job date: 2017-01-06
End Date:
Company : RTI International Country : Role : Technician
Job Description:
The Integrative Genomics Group in the Behavioral and Urban Health Program at RTI International has an immediate opening for aBioinformatics Analyst team member. Our NIH-funded research portfolio focuses on the genetic and epigenetic determinants of complex diseases and their interaction with environmental factors. We emphasize cross-institute and university collaborations to advance understanding of the etiology of substance use disorders, infectious disease susceptibility, and pulmonary dysfunction. This position is available in theResearch Triangle Park area of North Carolina. -Perform statistical analyses of ‘omics data, including genome-wide genetic variation, DNA methylation, and RNA sequencing data. -Perform statistical analyses to integrate multiple ‘omics data types concurrently. -Implement standard and newly developed software for quality control and statistical analyses. -Support the management of ‘omics data from study investigators as well as publically available resources. -Contribute to designing, developing and deploying robust workflows, as well as custom scripts, to support the analysis of high-throughput data. -Assist with the preparation of scientific conference abstracts and peer-reviewed manuscripts. -Assist with submission of grant proposals. -Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Statistics, Genetics, Computer Science, or related discipline (May 2017 graduates will be considered) Applicants may be required to show transcripts. -Experience managing and analyzing large biological system databases such as genome wide methylation expression or genotype data. -Knowledge of bioinformatics tools and resources (e.g., ENCODE, Roadmap Epigenomics). -Proficiency with scripting (e.g., Python, Perl, C++) and programming languages (e.g., R, SAS) and with working in a linux/unix environment. -Experience with data storage, retrieval, and data mining for complex data sets is preferred. -Experience with cluster and/or cloud computing. -Strong oral and written communication skills. -To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorsip now or in the future.
Additional Info:
RTI International is one of the world's leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 4000 provides research and technical services to governments and businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis. In working at RTI, emphasis is placed on maintaining a well-rounded work environment and a healthy work-life balance through flexible scheduling and other programs. As evidence of this culture, RTI was ranked by Forbes magazine as sixth of 250 in its America’s Best Employers list for mid-size companies for 2016. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. RTI participates in the US Government E-Verify program. [Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
The Integrative Genomics Group in the Behavioral and Urban Health Program at RTI International has an immediate opening for aBioinformatics Analyst team member. Our NIH-funded research portfolio focuses on the genetic and epigenetic determinants of complex diseases and their interaction with environmental factors. We emphasize cross-institute and university collaborations to advance understanding of the etiology of substance use disorders, infectious disease susceptibility, and pulmonary dysfunction. This position is available in theResearch Triangle Park area of North Carolina. -Perform statistical analyses of ‘omics data, including genome-wide genetic variation, DNA methylation, and RNA sequencing data. -Perform statistical analyses to integrate multiple ‘omics data types concurrently. -Implement standard and newly developed software for quality control and statistical analyses. -Support the management of ‘omics data from study investigators as well as publically available resources. -Contribute to designing, developing and deploying robust workflows, as well as custom scripts, to support the analysis of high-throughput data. -Assist with the preparation of scientific conference abstracts and peer-reviewed manuscripts. -Assist with submission of grant proposals. -Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Statistics, Genetics, Computer Science, or related discipline (May 2017 graduates will be considered) Applicants may be required to show transcripts. -Experience managing and analyzing large biological system databases such as genome wide methylation expression or genotype data. -Knowledge of bioinformatics tools and resources (e.g., ENCODE, Roadmap Epigenomics). -Proficiency with scripting (e.g., Python, Perl, C++) and programming languages (e.g., R, SAS) and with working in a linux/unix environment. -Experience with data storage, retrieval, and data mining for complex data sets is preferred. -Experience with cluster and/or cloud computing. -Strong oral and written communication skills. -To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorsip now or in the future.
Requeriments :
- M.Sc. or higher Degree in Bioinformatics
- M.Sc. or higher Degree in Computer Science
- M.Sc. or higher Degree in Statistics
- Master’s Degree in Genetics
Skills :
- Bioinformatics
- Lunix/Unix
- Programing in C++
- Programing in Python
- Programming in PERL
- Programming in R
- Programming in SAS
- RNA-seq
- Software Design
- Statistics
- Systems Biology
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Additional Info:
RTI International is one of the world's leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 4000 provides research and technical services to governments and businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis. In working at RTI, emphasis is placed on maintaining a well-rounded work environment and a healthy work-life balance through flexible scheduling and other programs. As evidence of this culture, RTI was ranked by Forbes magazine as sixth of 250 in its America’s Best Employers list for mid-size companies for 2016. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. RTI participates in the US Government E-Verify program. [Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]