Bioinformatician A​/B

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Bioinformatician A/B

Bioinformatician A

The Guo laboratory in the Department of Neurology at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking a bioinformatician to join the team. The Guo lab studies the genetic and genomic basis of Alzheimer's disease and neurodegenerative diseases.

The bioinformatician will lead computational analyses of human and model organism genetic and genomic datasets, including genome sequencing, RNA-seq, and epigenetic sequencing assays. This will include identifying germline and somatic mutations and correlating with transcriptomic and epigenetic changes. The bioinformatician will develop and maintain lab genomic datasets, data storage systems, and software.

In addition to the duties above, the bioinformatician B will also help train junior trainees on basic computational and bioinformatics skills.

Position is contingent upon continued funding.

• A level:
  Bachelor of Science and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• B level:
  Master of Science and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Perelman School of Medicine

$58,506.00 - $ Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications,experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

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Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

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