Job ID:
Job date: 2018-04-27
End Date: 2018-06-26
Company : Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Country : United States Role : Research Scientist
Job date: 2018-04-27
End Date: 2018-06-26
Company : Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Country : United States Role : Research Scientist
Job Description:
PURPOSE OF POSITION: To learn to conduct independent research and support the independent research of others in a Medical Center dedicated to the care of infants, children, and adolescents. We are looking a candidate with PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology or statistical genetics, who will be involved in the analysis of cutting-edge high-throughput omics (genomics, transcriptomics, epigenomics, microbiome) and clinical data generated from allergic disease patients. Key Functions include:
Additional Info:
DEPARTMENT: Varies SUPERVISOR'S TITLE: Faculty TITLES SUPERVISED: Research Assistants, Data Analysts, Biostatisticians TOTAL NUMBER OF FTE's DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY SUPERVISED: 0-4 [Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
PURPOSE OF POSITION: To learn to conduct independent research and support the independent research of others in a Medical Center dedicated to the care of infants, children, and adolescents. We are looking a candidate with PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology or statistical genetics, who will be involved in the analysis of cutting-edge high-throughput omics (genomics, transcriptomics, epigenomics, microbiome) and clinical data generated from allergic disease patients. Key Functions include:
- Integration omics results including genome, transcriptome, microbiome, and epigenome results with clinical and environmental exposure datasets.
- Participate in development and testing statistical methods for omics and clinical datasets
- Perform analysis and experiments Design, execute, and record analysis and experiments; apply standard scientific protocols to research, and improve current methods and evaluate innovative techniques. Develop and implement human subject research protocols, vertebrate animal research protocols and design experimental procedures and documentation in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations. Prepare, clean and analyze data. Maintain optimal protocol and accuracy by conducting regular quality and reproducibility checks.
- Communicate results/findings Draft, write, and edit scientific reports, papers, journal articles, and abstracts. Present information on research and department work to others at department meetings, journal clubs, and seminars. Present results and discuss relevant insights with Faculty and provide useful recommendations and analysis.
- Innovate and advance departmental capabilities Independently reproduce, evaluate, research, and improve techniques currently used. Adapt new methods to existing procedures and modify current analysis/experiments through scientific knowledge and intuition. Maintain accurate and detailed records of all analysis and experiments. Develop, set-up, and verify new procedures in the department. Standardize and establish new published procedures; evaluate innovative techniques. Develop new protocols; design formats. Maintain an integral role in the department's meetings, presentations, and publications. Troubleshoot and correct erroneous results or problems with department software/equipment. Maintain and repair software/equipment; monitor proper use by personnel.
- Financial/Budgeting Assist in preparing grant applications. Assist in preparing, writing, and maintaining fiscal budget. Monitor expenditures and prepare capital expenditure requests. Prepare, approve, and initiate check requests; track funding, maintain accurate balance, and resolve any discrepancies.
- Staff Leadership May provide day-to-day functional leadership for a team or directly manage a minimal number of support staff. Establishes team goals. Gives input into, and performs employee performance reviews. Oversees and guides work assignments. Serves as the functional expert and provides guidance to the team.
- Education and Training May serve as course master and develop new courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, including appropriate plans for evaluating student performance; may deliver lectures as a guest lecturer in courses organized by other faculty. Assist in the training of new employees. Serve as a resource and/or mentor to coworkers. Assist in the development and presentation of department training. Identify training needs and provide necessary coaching.
- Scientific Writing: Strong scientific writing abilities
- Programming - Basic: Working knowledge of computer programming
- Organization:Strong organizational and project management skills to handle projects independently.
- Time Management: Prioritization and time-management skills sufficient to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Analysis:Strong analytical skills with the ability to make judgments and recommendations based on statistical analysis
- Statistics - Intermediate: Familiarity with statistical software, statistical techniques, statistical process control principles, and graphical data display
- Research Methods Skills: Designing and conducting effective research studies that address measurement, data collection, and validity issues; identifying or developing appropriate, accurate, relevant, and reliable measurement methods; drawing appropriate conclusions from study results
- Communication - Advanced: Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Requeriments :
Skills :
- Bioinformatics
- Computational Biology
- genomic
- JavaScript
- Machine Learning
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Programing in C
- Programing Skills
- Programming in R
- Statistics
- Transcriptomics
Areas :
Additional Info:
DEPARTMENT: Varies SUPERVISOR'S TITLE: Faculty TITLES SUPERVISED: Research Assistants, Data Analysts, Biostatisticians TOTAL NUMBER OF FTE's DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY SUPERVISED: 0-4 [Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]