Job ID: 145772
Job date: 2017-06-09
End Date:
Company : University of Washington Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job date: 2017-06-09
End Date:
Company : University of Washington Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job Description:
The Department of Biomedical Informatics and Medical Education currently has an outstanding opportunity for a RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ENGINEER-SENIOR. Our UW research team from the Department of Biomedial Informatics and Medical Education and Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Genetics are leading efforts to advance the national electronic health information infrastructure in support of personalized medicine. One such NHGRI effort is the Electronic Medical Records & Genomics (eMERGE) Network. This study is in the forefront of precision medicine and discovery using mined phenotypes, and has transitioned from discovery, to interpretation and integration into the electonic health record for clinical decision support. This position will support the management and analysis of array and sequence data for the activities of the eMERGE Genetics Coordinating Center. The successful candidate will play an important role in the design and development of research-related, custom software for high-throughput, second-generation DNA sequencing and genetic array data. He/she must have the ability to dissect and analyze complex research questions using a multitude of programming languages that interact with existing software architecture. The person in this role must be highly organized, committed, and have the ability to work alone and in complex teams. Responsibilities: 1. Utilize and/or develop software and scripts designed to analyze genetic data and facilitate genetic data production. This includes but not limited to development of genetic analysis algorithms, sequencing pipeline scripts, databases and other tools. 2. Act as the point of contact for the eMERGE Network and the UW-IT Department. 3. Generation of tools to summarize descriptive information, drawn from public databases, about genetic variants of interest discovered in clinical genomic assays. 4. Support and manage a database for the storage of sequence variant and interpretative data. 5. Support and manage a database for the storage and aggregation of genetic variant information from multiple eMERGE participants. 6. Manage release of variant data to the eMERGE Network and public data databases (dbGaP, Clinvar, etc.) 7. Develop solutions to the long-term storage of array and sequencing data. 8. Supervise junior staff and students as appropriate. Requirements: 1. Experience working in diverse computing environments to include: LINUX, UNIX, Windows. 2. Must be skilled in designing, developing and maintaining databases (relational). 3. Must be proficient with a variety tools such as the following: Python, Linux, C++, Perl, and R. 4. Develop new methodologies surrounding the aggregation and analysis of array and sequence data. 5. Doctoral degree in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, or related field. 6. 4-5 Years of related work experience. Desired: -Knowledge of bioinformatics and biostatistics. -Experience working with generalized database design schemata. -Knowledge of biology, genetics, genomics, and/or DNA sequencing. -Experience with management of high-throughput data. -Experience with server management. -Knowledge of next-generation (Illumina) DNA sequencing technology. -Knowledge of next-generation sequencing protocols and analysis packages (GATK, SamTools, etc). -Advanced degree in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, or related field.
Additional Info:
The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. The Department of Biomedical Informatics and Medical Education provides training, research, and service in education and informatics across the breadth of health sciences and health care. Faculty interests and activities include: physician performance assessment, evidence based medicine, physician/patient communication skills, systems for clinical decision support, case based instruction, knowledge representation, retrieval and analysis, health professions diversity, public health informatics, health workforce projections, teaching and program evaluation and competencies for primary care. Application Process: The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Criminal Conviction History, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Appointment of the successful candidate to this position may be made contingent upon a satisfactory outcome of a criminal conviction history check . The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral. The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral. [Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
The Department of Biomedical Informatics and Medical Education currently has an outstanding opportunity for a RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ENGINEER-SENIOR. Our UW research team from the Department of Biomedial Informatics and Medical Education and Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Genetics are leading efforts to advance the national electronic health information infrastructure in support of personalized medicine. One such NHGRI effort is the Electronic Medical Records & Genomics (eMERGE) Network. This study is in the forefront of precision medicine and discovery using mined phenotypes, and has transitioned from discovery, to interpretation and integration into the electonic health record for clinical decision support. This position will support the management and analysis of array and sequence data for the activities of the eMERGE Genetics Coordinating Center. The successful candidate will play an important role in the design and development of research-related, custom software for high-throughput, second-generation DNA sequencing and genetic array data. He/she must have the ability to dissect and analyze complex research questions using a multitude of programming languages that interact with existing software architecture. The person in this role must be highly organized, committed, and have the ability to work alone and in complex teams. Responsibilities: 1. Utilize and/or develop software and scripts designed to analyze genetic data and facilitate genetic data production. This includes but not limited to development of genetic analysis algorithms, sequencing pipeline scripts, databases and other tools. 2. Act as the point of contact for the eMERGE Network and the UW-IT Department. 3. Generation of tools to summarize descriptive information, drawn from public databases, about genetic variants of interest discovered in clinical genomic assays. 4. Support and manage a database for the storage of sequence variant and interpretative data. 5. Support and manage a database for the storage and aggregation of genetic variant information from multiple eMERGE participants. 6. Manage release of variant data to the eMERGE Network and public data databases (dbGaP, Clinvar, etc.) 7. Develop solutions to the long-term storage of array and sequencing data. 8. Supervise junior staff and students as appropriate. Requirements: 1. Experience working in diverse computing environments to include: LINUX, UNIX, Windows. 2. Must be skilled in designing, developing and maintaining databases (relational). 3. Must be proficient with a variety tools such as the following: Python, Linux, C++, Perl, and R. 4. Develop new methodologies surrounding the aggregation and analysis of array and sequence data. 5. Doctoral degree in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, or related field. 6. 4-5 Years of related work experience. Desired: -Knowledge of bioinformatics and biostatistics. -Experience working with generalized database design schemata. -Knowledge of biology, genetics, genomics, and/or DNA sequencing. -Experience with management of high-throughput data. -Experience with server management. -Knowledge of next-generation (Illumina) DNA sequencing technology. -Knowledge of next-generation sequencing protocols and analysis packages (GATK, SamTools, etc). -Advanced degree in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, or related field.
Requeriments :
Skills :
- Bioinformatics
- Biology
- Biostatistics
- Database design
- DNA sequencing
- Genetics
- genomic
- Lunix/Unix
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Programing in C++
- Programing in Python
- Programming in PERL
- Programming in R
- Software Design
Areas :
Additional Info:
The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. The Department of Biomedical Informatics and Medical Education provides training, research, and service in education and informatics across the breadth of health sciences and health care. Faculty interests and activities include: physician performance assessment, evidence based medicine, physician/patient communication skills, systems for clinical decision support, case based instruction, knowledge representation, retrieval and analysis, health professions diversity, public health informatics, health workforce projections, teaching and program evaluation and competencies for primary care. Application Process: The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Criminal Conviction History, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Appointment of the successful candidate to this position may be made contingent upon a satisfactory outcome of a criminal conviction history check . The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral. The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral. [Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]