Job ID: 5909
Job date: 2016-08-29
End Date:
Company : Weill Cornell Medical College Country : Role : Faculty | Research Scientist
Job date: 2016-08-29
End Date:
Company : Weill Cornell Medical College Country : Role : Faculty | Research Scientist
Job Description:
Position Summary
The Bioinformatics Programmer will write custom software to help perform data analysis on VDJ-Seq data. The programmer will develop new methods by training and evaluating deep neural networks. The candidate will work closely with the PI, a software engineer and another programmer and will write, test and document computer code under direction.
Position Activities
Assists with developing new software tools.
Writes software code for specific analyses.
Implements analytics pipeline using scripting and coding.
Writes tests for existing software in use in the laboratory.
Write and record documentation for software developed in the laboratory (including written manuals, how to tutorials and demonstration videos, documentation material on the lab web site).
Monitors user forums for software developed in the lab and answer software related questions.
Performs custom bioinformatics analyses using the developed computer code, as well as software developed by other laboratories.
Reports weekly on progress during lab meetings by presenting slides.
Updates roadmaps for individual projects to reflect progress.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
1. BS or BA in Computer Science or Bioinformatics
2. Ability to use the Linux command line to run analysis software on the command line, or develop workflows with command line steps
3. Strong programming skills in Java.
Source versioning system (i.e., git)
Highly Desired Requirements
Strong problem solving skills
Experience with deep learning in sequence data (e.g., RNN, LSTMs).
Experience designing algorithms and associated data structures.
Skill and Abilities
Ability to work productively with limited supervision.
Good communication skills.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
No additional working conditions/physical demands provided.
No relocation assistance is provided for this position.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Weill Cornell Medicine is committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery and the education of future physicians in New York City and around the world. The doctors and scientists of Weill Cornell Medicine—faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and Weill Cornell Physician Organization—are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side's scientific corridor, Weill Cornell Medicine's powerful network of collaborators extends to its parent university Cornell University; to Qatar, where an international campus offers a U.S. medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria and Turkey. Weill Cornell Medicine faculty provide comprehensive patient care at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital and NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens. Weill Cornell Medicine is also affiliated with Houston Methodist.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
Additional Info:
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Position Summary
The Bioinformatics Programmer will write custom software to help perform data analysis on VDJ-Seq data. The programmer will develop new methods by training and evaluating deep neural networks. The candidate will work closely with the PI, a software engineer and another programmer and will write, test and document computer code under direction.
Position Activities
Assists with developing new software tools.
Writes software code for specific analyses.
Implements analytics pipeline using scripting and coding.
Writes tests for existing software in use in the laboratory.
Write and record documentation for software developed in the laboratory (including written manuals, how to tutorials and demonstration videos, documentation material on the lab web site).
Monitors user forums for software developed in the lab and answer software related questions.
Performs custom bioinformatics analyses using the developed computer code, as well as software developed by other laboratories.
Reports weekly on progress during lab meetings by presenting slides.
Updates roadmaps for individual projects to reflect progress.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
1. BS or BA in Computer Science or Bioinformatics
2. Ability to use the Linux command line to run analysis software on the command line, or develop workflows with command line steps
3. Strong programming skills in Java.
Source versioning system (i.e., git)
Highly Desired Requirements
Strong problem solving skills
Experience with deep learning in sequence data (e.g., RNN, LSTMs).
Experience designing algorithms and associated data structures.
Skill and Abilities
Ability to work productively with limited supervision.
Good communication skills.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
No additional working conditions/physical demands provided.
No relocation assistance is provided for this position.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Weill Cornell Medicine is committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery and the education of future physicians in New York City and around the world. The doctors and scientists of Weill Cornell Medicine—faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and Weill Cornell Physician Organization—are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side's scientific corridor, Weill Cornell Medicine's powerful network of collaborators extends to its parent university Cornell University; to Qatar, where an international campus offers a U.S. medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria and Turkey. Weill Cornell Medicine faculty provide comprehensive patient care at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital and NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens. Weill Cornell Medicine is also affiliated with Houston Methodist.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
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