Job ID: 40-26454
Job date: 2017-09-07
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Company : University of Pennsylvania Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job date: 2017-09-07
End Date:
Company : University of Pennsylvania Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job Description:
Responsible for computational analysis of biomedical and clinical research data using artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and visual analytics (VA) methods and applications. Most analysis focus on large scale data sets, such as Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data. The position will be part of the computational support infrastructure within the Penn Institute for Biomedical Informatics (IBI) Qualifications:
Additional Info:
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.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
Responsible for computational analysis of biomedical and clinical research data using artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and visual analytics (VA) methods and applications. Most analysis focus on large scale data sets, such as Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data. The position will be part of the computational support infrastructure within the Penn Institute for Biomedical Informatics (IBI) Qualifications:
- The minimum of a Bachelor s degree and 4 years of data analysis experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Master s degree or PhD in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Informatics or equivalent strongly preferred.
- Competent in Python/Perl programming language required.
- Experience with Next Generation Sequencing data analysis required.
- Experience with artificial intelligence or machine learning a plus. Experience with data science a plus.
- Experience with information visualization, scientific visualization, or visual analytics a plus Experience with high-performance computing a plus.
- Experience with biomedical research a plus Experience with clinical data a plus.
- Ability to work with a software development team using formal software development methods.
- Ability to work independently and apply critical thinking and sound judgment.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to communicate effectively with team members
Requeriments :
Skills :
- HPC
- Machine Learning
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Programing in Python
- Programing Skills
- Programming in PERL
- Software Design
Areas :
Additional Info:
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.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]