BIOINFORMATICIST, School of Medicine, Anatomy & Neurobiology
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- Boston University
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- BOSTON, Massachusetts, United States
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Job Details
As a research scientist, the primary responsibilities include applying novel data science and bioinformatics analytic methods to the complex data collected from the Framingham Heart Study's data as well as external research collaborators for the identification of genetic/genomic and cardiovascular risk factors in cognitive aging and dementia. Additional responsibilities will include the development of statistical pipeline for analyzing complex genetic and genomic data, management of brain aging phenotypes, including novel ones captured in a digital format (e.g. digital pen, digital voice, smartphones, wearables, MRI and PET scans, etc.) The position requires advanced programming skills for data analytics as well as building on an existing codebase to add features extraction of novel computed measures. Additional data processing will include use of software applications to analyze digital voice, imaging and other digital data files. The incumbent is expected to be proficient in scripting for file and text manipulation as required for common data management tasks.
Required Skills
Master's degree with 1-3 years of experience
Please note all newly hired staff and faculty, will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the Back2BU site.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Job LocationBOSTON, Massachusetts, United StatesPosition TypeFull-Time/Regular
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