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Job date: 2018-04-08
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Company : Brown University Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job date: 2018-04-08
End Date:
Company : Brown University Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job Description:
The Genomics Data Scientist will be charged with the development, implementation, and technical support for research projects within the Computational Biology Core of the CIS Data Science Practice. He or she will apply robust software engineering techniques to develop workflows and web applications for analysis and visualization of genomics data generated by collaborators of the Core, serving as a computational and bioinformatics analyst for assigned projects. The Genomics Data Scientist will be an active participant in exploring creative new approaches for leveraging existing tools and publicly available genomics data in alignment with the vision of the Center of Biomedical Research Excellence. The Genomics Data Scientist will work collaboratively with other members of the Data Science Practice, which includes the Computational Biology Core as well as data scientists who more broadly support data-intensive research across the university. This is a 3 year fixed term position, the grade of the position will be determined by the qualifications of the chosen candidate. Please note cover letters and resumes must be received with your application to be considered for the position. Qualifications:
Additional Info:
All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown. Recruiting Start Date: 2017-12-06-08:00 Job Posting Title: Genomics Data Scientist Department: Office of CIO Grade: Grade 10 Worker Type: Employee Worker Sub-Type : Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5 Submission Guidelines: Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application. Still Have Questions? If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu . EEO Statement: Brown University is an E-Verify Employer. Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. [Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
The Genomics Data Scientist will be charged with the development, implementation, and technical support for research projects within the Computational Biology Core of the CIS Data Science Practice. He or she will apply robust software engineering techniques to develop workflows and web applications for analysis and visualization of genomics data generated by collaborators of the Core, serving as a computational and bioinformatics analyst for assigned projects. The Genomics Data Scientist will be an active participant in exploring creative new approaches for leveraging existing tools and publicly available genomics data in alignment with the vision of the Center of Biomedical Research Excellence. The Genomics Data Scientist will work collaboratively with other members of the Data Science Practice, which includes the Computational Biology Core as well as data scientists who more broadly support data-intensive research across the university. This is a 3 year fixed term position, the grade of the position will be determined by the qualifications of the chosen candidate. Please note cover letters and resumes must be received with your application to be considered for the position. Qualifications:
- For grade 9E Bachelors Degree required and 1 or more years of work or internship experience
- For grade 10E Advanced Degree required and 2 - 3 years of work experience including post doc or research assistanceship
- Working knowledge of Python, R, SQL, bash scripting, and the Linux operating system.
- Working knowledge of a compiled programming language, such as C, C++, Java or FORTRAN.
- Familiarity with bioinformatics resources (e.g. NCBI), genomics databases, and related tools and file formats.
- Expertise with formal software engineering practices, including testing, continuous integration, Git and branching models (e.g. gitflow, fork & pull request), containerization (e.g. Docker), agile development, and minimum viable products.
- Expertise in many of the following areas:
- Exploratory data analysis and visualization methods
- Web application development
- Databases and data management
- Algorithm design and evaluation
- Statistical methods and machine learning
- High-performance and distributed computing
- Cloud computing
- Docker and containerization
- Ability to work both independently and as a team member.
- Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities and deadlines, and an eagerness to take ownership of challenging and open-ended assignments.
- Coursework in biology preferred.
Requeriments :
Skills :
- Bioinformatics
- Biology
- Cloud Computing
- HPC
- Lunix/Unix
- Machine Learning
- Programing in C
- Programing in C++
- Programing in Python
- Programing Skills
- Programming in Java
- Programming in R
- Software Design
- SQL
- Statistics
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Additional Info:
All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown. Recruiting Start Date: 2017-12-06-08:00 Job Posting Title: Genomics Data Scientist Department: Office of CIO Grade: Grade 10 Worker Type: Employee Worker Sub-Type : Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5 Submission Guidelines: Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application. Still Have Questions? If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu . EEO Statement: Brown University is an E-Verify Employer. Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. [Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]