Boston University

GENETICS & GENOMICS PROGRAMMER AND DATA ANALYST, School of Medicine, Genetics, Molecular Medicine

Boston University • $70K — $95K *
Boston, MA 02115In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in computational genomics or a related field.
  • Proficient programming skills in R and Python or Perl.
  • Strong scientific writing abilities for reporting analyses and results.
  • Demonstrated experience with high-throughput sequencing datasets and genomic analysis.
  • Familiarity with statistical methods in genetics is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Implement computational frameworks for genetics projects related to Alzheimer's and other conditions.
  • Develop and maintain genomic analysis pipelines and frameworks.
  • Conduct risk prediction analyses using various datasets under supervision.
  • Collaborate with faculty and researchers to interpret data and prepare scholarly work.
  • Train students and faculty on the use of genomic analysis pipelines and tools.
  • Prepare visual data representations for publication in manuscripts.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional training and development.
  • Access to collaborative research projects across various fields.
  • Supportive and highly collaborative work environment.
  • Potential for mentorship from experienced faculty members.
Full Job Description
Job Description

In a highly collaborative environment, the successful applicant will:

  1. Implement various computational frameworks/analysis strategies for multiple ongoing and emerging genetics and genomics projects in Alzheimer disease, substance use disorders, and age-related macular degeneration involving high-throughput, next generation sequencing (NGS) datasets (e.g. DNA-genome, transcriptomic, epigenomic, and proteomics data).
  2. Direct the development and maintenance of genome-wide association and genomic analysis pipelines and the implementation of various analysis strategies.
  3. Under the guidance of a faculty supervisor, carry out risk prediction analyses utilizing genetic, clinical, demographic, and other risk factor data.
  4. Respond to requests for analysis from faculty, postdocs, and collaborators; and collaborate with them in interpretation of data, and in the preparation of manuscripts, grants, and presentations.
  5. Train students, postdocs and faculty in pipeline use; and test and utilize new software and tools, modifying them as needed to adapt to specific research needs.
  6. Prepare tables and figures for manuscripts that report results from data analyses.


Required Skills

Strong programming and analytic skills in R and Python or Perl, strong scientific writing skills, and three years relevant work or graduate education experience. Biological/Statistical knowledge preferred but not required.

About Boston University

Boston University (BU) is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts. The university is nonsectarian but maintains its historical affiliation with the United Methodist Church. It was founded in 1839 by Methodists with its original campus in Newbury, Vermont, before moving to Boston in 1867. The university now has more than 3,900 faculty members and nearly 33,000 students, and is one of Boston's largest employers. It offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctorates, and medical, dental, business, and law degrees through 17 schools and colleges on two urban campuses. BU is a member of the Boston Consortium for Higher Education and the Association of American Universities.
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10,000 employees
Industry
Education, Government & Non-Profit
* Ladders Estimates

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