Senior Computational Biologist
- Employer
- Stanford University
- Location
- School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Duties include:
- Collaborate with experimentalists and computational biologists to develop and apply functional genomics techniques.
- Design and implement generalizable algorithms and tools for analysis of biological data, including high-throughput functional genomics assays.
- Evaluate and recommend new emerging technologies, approaches, and problems.
- Design and lead independent projects.
- Create scientifically rigorous visualizations, communications, and presentations of results.
- Contribute to generation of protocols, publications, and intellectual property.
- Maintain and organize computational infrastructure and resources.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Suggested: Ph.D. in computational biology, genetics, computer science, statistics, math, molecular biology, or related field, or equivalent practical experience. Talented applicants of all levels are encouraged to apply.
- Demonstrated expertise in statistical methods in data analysis, preferably with applications to high-throughput sequencing or other biological assays
- Strong knowledge of molecular biology and genomics; wet-lab experience a plus
- Fluency in Unix, standard bioinformatics tools (Python, R, or equivalent), and a programming language (C/C++, Java)
- Mentor and train other lab members in computational biology and statistics
- Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
- Creative, organized, motivated, team player
- A passion for science and sense of urgency to find new medicines to benefit patients
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):Master's degree in biostatistics, statistics or related field and at least 3 years of experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
- Proficient in at least two of R, SAS, SPSS, or STATA.
- Skills in descriptive analysis, modeling of data, and graphic interfaces.
- Outstanding ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrated excellence in at least one area of expertise, which may include coordinating studies; statistical methodology such as missing data, survival analysis, statistical genetics, or informatics; statistical computing; database design (e.g., expertise in RedCAP or MySQL); graphical techniques (e.g., expertise in Illustrator).
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:None.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
- Frequently perform desk based computer tasks, seated work and use light/ fine grasping.
- Occasionally stand, walk, and write by hand, lift, carry, push pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS:May work extended or non-standard hours based on project or business cycle needs.
WORK STANDARDS (from JDL):
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
- Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
- Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
- Schedule: Full-time
- Job Code: 5522
- Employee Status: Regular
- Grade: I
- Department URL: http://genetics.stanford.edu/
- Requisition ID: 87463
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