Job ID: 143044
Job date: 2017-06-09
End Date:
Company : University of Michigan Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job date: 2017-06-09
End Date:
Company : University of Michigan Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job Description:
The Department of Internal Medicine (Division of Cardiovascular Medicine) invites applications for a MS- or PhD-level statistical genetic analyst. The successful candidate will join a collegial and productive research team focused on genetic research projects related to cardiovascular disease and human health. Work will involve leading analyses related to human genetic data from various datasets and integration of this data with public databases using bioinformatics. This is an opportunity to work in a challenging and rewarding research area that constantly poses new scientific and statistical problems. Salary support is available based on level of experience. Required Qualifications: Necessary qualifications for the position include a Master's or PhD degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Genetics, Epidemiology, or a related discipline; knowledge of statistics and genetics; experience with statistical software (R, SAS) or other programming languages (Python, Perl, C++); a strong work ethic; the ability to work independently combined with willingness to work in an interactive and collegial group; and excellent written and oral communication skills; 4-5 years of experience in a related field. Desired Qualifications: Desired qualifications include experience in the management of large datasets; programming skills; and knowledge of statistical genetics and database management software.
Additional Info:
Applicants should email/send resume, academic transcripts (if graduated within the last 5 years), and at least three letters of reference to: Cristen Willer Ph.D., c/o xxxx 3912 Taubman Center, SPC 5362 1500 E. Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5362, email: cristen@umich.edu Background Screening Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Application Deadline Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. U-M EEO/AA Statement The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
The Department of Internal Medicine (Division of Cardiovascular Medicine) invites applications for a MS- or PhD-level statistical genetic analyst. The successful candidate will join a collegial and productive research team focused on genetic research projects related to cardiovascular disease and human health. Work will involve leading analyses related to human genetic data from various datasets and integration of this data with public databases using bioinformatics. This is an opportunity to work in a challenging and rewarding research area that constantly poses new scientific and statistical problems. Salary support is available based on level of experience. Required Qualifications: Necessary qualifications for the position include a Master's or PhD degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Genetics, Epidemiology, or a related discipline; knowledge of statistics and genetics; experience with statistical software (R, SAS) or other programming languages (Python, Perl, C++); a strong work ethic; the ability to work independently combined with willingness to work in an interactive and collegial group; and excellent written and oral communication skills; 4-5 years of experience in a related field. Desired Qualifications: Desired qualifications include experience in the management of large datasets; programming skills; and knowledge of statistical genetics and database management software.
Requeriments :
- M.Sc. or higher Degree in Bioinformatics
- M.Sc. or higher Degree in Computer Science
- M.Sc. or higher Degree in Statistics
Skills :
- Genetics
- Programing in C++
- Programing in Python
- Programing Skills
- Programming in PERL
- Programming in R
- Programming in SAS
- Statistics
Additional Info:
Applicants should email/send resume, academic transcripts (if graduated within the last 5 years), and at least three letters of reference to: Cristen Willer Ph.D., c/o xxxx 3912 Taubman Center, SPC 5362 1500 E. Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5362, email: cristen@umich.edu Background Screening Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Application Deadline Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. U-M EEO/AA Statement The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]