Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

We are hiring a data scientist for a co-appointment in the labs of Dr. Katherine Holzem (Department of Surgery, 60%) and Dr. Matt Glasser (Department of Radiology, 40%) at Washington University. The Holzem and Glasser labs are both seeking to better understand cellular niches and architecture using spatial transcriptomic techniques, with Dr. Holzem pursuing research on human aorta and peripheral vasculature and Dr. Glasser focusing on the human brain. We seek candidates with a strong background in statistical and computational methods for high-dimensional data analysis. A flexible/hybrid work environment is available.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs data analysis and/or data management for investigators using statistical packages including generation of tables and graphs.
• Assists investigators in the design of experiments, clinical trials and epidemiological studies.
• Assists in data base design, implementation and maintenance of data collected over time for research purposes, including acquisition, editing and reporting.
• May assist in design and development of data entry systems.
• May function as a statistical consultant primarily in collaborative studies involving the medical school community.
• Develop and evaluate tools for transcriptomic and imaging data analysis.
• Perform data visualization, quality control, and integrity monitoring.
• Automate and improve analysis workflows; contribute to manuscript preparation.
• Coordinate data sharing and maintain local and national data repositories.
• Generate routine reports, statistical summaries, and figures using SAS, R, or Python.
• Prepare figures for publication
• Assist with the drafting and editing of manuscripts
• Optional: contribute to wet lab tasks (e.g., tissue sectioning, IHC, qPCR).

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table

• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC typing)

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:

No specific certification 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:

Master's degree

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:

Biomedical Research, Clinical Studies, Data Analysis, Data Management, Interpersonal Communication, Oral Communications, Organizing, Statistical Packages, Written Communication

Grade

G11

Salary Range

$53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / 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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