Bioinformatics Research Analyst - Neurology

Scheduled Hours

40

WashU Medicine, Department of Neurology, has an opening for a Bioinformatics Research Analyst to join the Neuro Genomics and Informatics Center (NGI). This position is ideally suited for individuals that have finalized their scientific Masters degree to hone their bioinformatics skills in the context of biomedical research. The successful candidate will be involved in projects that handle big‑data research, bundling genetics, multi‑omics, biomarker, clinical and histopathological data, to better understand Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Overall, this research will contribute importantly to the discovery of novel risk genes, steer basic research and drug development, and advance personalized medicine. The successful candidate will also help with assisting ongoing research in the lab, providing support on matters such as grant reporting, working with collaborators, data applications and storage, lab orders, establishing documentation and protocols, etc.

• Implements algorithms and computer software for analyzing omics‑based data sets (high‑throughput, massively parallel genomic/proteomic/clinical); data management and analysis solutions that aid in the storage, investigation and dissemination of large data sets.
• Coordinates research project with other investigators and institutions.
• Participates in developing hypotheses and experimental design.
• Assists with reporting of methods, data and results.

• 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.

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC typing).

• Office equipment.

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

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

Relevant

Experience:

2 Years

Not Applicable

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

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

Master’s degree

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

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

• Alzheimer’s Disease
• Analytical Thinking
• Bioinformatics Tools
• Communication
• Complex Data Analysis
• Computational Biology
• Functional Genomics
• Gene Expression Microarray
• Genome Sequencing
• Group Problem Solving
• Human Genetics
• Java
• MATLAB
• Model Organism
• Python (Programming Language)

R09

$41,700.00 – $75,600.00 / Annually. 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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If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email Candidate Questions or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314‑935‑1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre‑employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal…