Bioinformatics Research Assistant - Obstetrics and Gynecology

Scheduled Hours 40

Position Summary

The Integrated Biomedical Imaging Laboratory is seeking outstanding candidates interested in developing novel hybrid noninvasive imaging systems for studying the pregnant and nonpregnant uterus’s electrical maturation and mechanical changes. The goal of the lab is to develop tools to monitor pregnancy and labor progression and assess the effectiveness of treatment strategies to manage labor and prevent preterm birth. The lab uses innovative and cutting‑edge experimentation and relies heavily on signal and image processing, inverse computation, engineering methods, bioinformatics, and biomechanical systems engineering.

The successful applicant will utilize clinical research studies using MRI and electrophysiological tools, signal and imaging processing, and statistical analysis. Applicants with a strong engineering and data analysis background in these areas and interests in women’s health at various levels of experience are encouraged to apply.

Provides critically complex research and experimentation for departments, allowing the advancement of scientific analysis and discovery. Serves as a subject matter expert offering support, training, and guidance relative to the discipline/area. May participate and/or present on the research developed or the established work of those within the department.

Job Description Primary

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists research studies with implementation of existing algorithms and computer software for analyzing omics‑based data sets [high‑throughput, massively parallel genomic/proteomic/clinical]; data management and analysis solutions that assist in storage, investigation and dissemination of large data sets. 70%.

• Works with research team to develop new algorithms to support studies. 20%.

• Assists with reporting of methods, data and results. 10%.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.

• Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.

• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.

Equipment

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications Education

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications / Professional Licenses

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills

Not Applicable

Driver’s License

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications Education

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications / Professional Licenses

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience

Relevant Experience (1 Year)

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Bioinformatics, Bioinformatics Tools, Biostatistics, Communication, Complex Data Analysis, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Critical Reasoning, Data Management, Data Reporting, Datasets, Genomics Research, Human Genetics, Microarrays, Model Organism, Problem Solving, Sequence Analysis

Grade

R07-H

Salary Range

$17.10 - $29.09 / Hourly. The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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