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Bioinformatics Associate Research Scientist - Memphis, TN

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
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Description

The Bioinformatics Associate Research Scientist in the Information Sciences Department takes a lead role in data analysis, method development, software evaluation, and training in order to advance biomedical research programs at SJCRH.  Examines data from next-generation sequencing instruments, microarrays, proteomics, public databases and other sources, and performs analyses typically including discovery of genetic variants, differential gene expression, abnormal regulation, and disease associations.  Maintains knowledge of current bioinformatics methods, modifying them or combining them as needed for specific goals.  Compares available academic, open source, or commercial software to determine which are most appropriate for a given project.  Provides help with scientific software, databases, and other computational resources to hospital staff.  Ensures that efficient and prompt help is provided to SJCRH investigators. (MJP)

Job Qualifications:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

A Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, or related field is required.Ph.D must include research related to bioinformatics (such as analysis of sequence data, microarrays, SNPs, image data, proteomics data, or biological pathways; development of algorithms, statistical methods, or scientific software); OR If Ph.D with no bioinformatics research, then two (2) years of pre-doctoral or post-doctoral experience in Computational Biology or Bioinformatics research is required.

Experience with programming languages such as Perl, C, or Java required.

LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

None

OTHER CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

None

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Details:

Job Id: 29213291

Posted / Updated: 4/13/2012 3:54:28 AM

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