Job ID: 13439
Job date: 2017-01-26
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Company : Johns Hopkins University Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job date: 2017-01-26
End Date:
Company : Johns Hopkins University Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job Description:
This position primarily involves performing statistical analyses across ongoing large-scale pyrosequencing microbiome data, immunology data and sociodemographic data across four institutions. This individual will independently and in collaboration with faculty to manage, analyze, and communicate large-scale biological data provided by collaborators and will help with the design of experiments, analysis and publication efforts. The successful candidate will work closely with researchers at JHU, National Institutes of Health, University of Toronto and George Washington University in analyzing data and contributing to the writing of manuscripts. The scientist will be committed to a common mission, a team effort, and collaborations across academia. Consults with clinical and laboratory investigators to determine their needs with respect to analysis of high-throughput genomics data in collaboration with a member of the faculty. Carry out appropriate methodologic procedures for biologically informed, statistically driven analysis of high dimensional data. Participates in regularly schedule meetings with study investigators and team. Prepares progress reports as needed. Maintain appropriate systems for database associated management. Qualifications: -Minimum of 1 year of related experience. -Proficiency in SAS or STATA Experience in R desired Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience in high-dimensional data a plus. -Masters degree required in biostatistics, bioinformatics, or related field. Significant coursework in epidemiology, statistics, computer science or programming.
Additional Info:
NOTE: The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the School of Medicine HR Divisional Office at 410-955-2990. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment. The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office. Note: Job postings are updated daily and remain online until filled. See more in our FAQ. EEO Is The Law Applicants to and employees of Johns Hopkins are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. [Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
This position primarily involves performing statistical analyses across ongoing large-scale pyrosequencing microbiome data, immunology data and sociodemographic data across four institutions. This individual will independently and in collaboration with faculty to manage, analyze, and communicate large-scale biological data provided by collaborators and will help with the design of experiments, analysis and publication efforts. The successful candidate will work closely with researchers at JHU, National Institutes of Health, University of Toronto and George Washington University in analyzing data and contributing to the writing of manuscripts. The scientist will be committed to a common mission, a team effort, and collaborations across academia. Consults with clinical and laboratory investigators to determine their needs with respect to analysis of high-throughput genomics data in collaboration with a member of the faculty. Carry out appropriate methodologic procedures for biologically informed, statistically driven analysis of high dimensional data. Participates in regularly schedule meetings with study investigators and team. Prepares progress reports as needed. Maintain appropriate systems for database associated management. Qualifications: -Minimum of 1 year of related experience. -Proficiency in SAS or STATA Experience in R desired Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience in high-dimensional data a plus. -Masters degree required in biostatistics, bioinformatics, or related field. Significant coursework in epidemiology, statistics, computer science or programming.
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NOTE: The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the School of Medicine HR Divisional Office at 410-955-2990. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment. The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office. Note: Job postings are updated daily and remain online until filled. See more in our FAQ. EEO Is The Law Applicants to and employees of Johns Hopkins are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. [Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]