Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Assists in developing and conducting research projects, including experiment design, data analysis, and documentation of experiment results

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Designs, develops, and implements:

• Algorithms and computer software for 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.

• Independent research projects, including design of research protocols and development of procedures for the collection, verification, and management of data.

• Performs complex systems analysis of data and writes interpretative reports.

• Evaluates commercial and academic bioinformatics software.

• Trains other researchers on the everyday use of analysis software and research databases.

• Assists with grant preparation and reporting of methods, data, and results.

• Solves practical problems relating to difficulties with equipment or test subjects; suggests technical or procedural improvements in testing methods.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table

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

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Research (4 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

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

More About This Job

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

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree, Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Ability to Reason, Analytical Thinking, Big Data Processing, Bioinformatics Tools, Communication, Complex Data Analysis, Computational Biology, Data Management, Discrete Mathematics, Group Problem Solving, Java, Machine Learning, Perl Programming, Probabilistic Modeling, Python (Programming Language), Statistics

Grade

R11

Salary Range

$55,200.00 - $100,000.00 / 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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