Bioinformatician B

University of Pennsylvania

1d•$66,000 - $109,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Penn Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) Center is seeking a Bioinformatician who will develop and apply statistical theory and methods to support research in neurodegenerative diseases including frontotemporal degeneration (FTD), Alzheimer’s disease (AD), and related neurological disorders as well as healthy aging studies. The candidate will contribute to study design, data analysis, interpretation of results, and collaborate with investigators to ensure scientific rigor and meaningful outcomes in observational and clinical trial human subjects research. They will perform data analysis and data management for multi-disciplinary datasets spanning clinical, life course, and biological (e.g, genomics, neuropathology, biofluids) data sources from primary or secondary sources. Applies a range of statistical, computational, and machine learning methods to research data. Provides guidance and training to junior analysts, students, and postdocs in the use of bioinformatics tools and analytic approaches The candidate may additionally perform supervised research on research topics of their choice within the scope of neurodegenerative and aging research. It is anticipated that there will be publication opportunities. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team at the intersection of clinical, environmental, and genetic data. The successful candidate will interact with a broad range of investigators studying mechanisms of neurodegenerative disease and aging and have the opportunity to contribute to projects with translational and public health impact.

Requirements

Master of Science and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Position is contingent upon continued funding.

Responsibilities

Contribute to study design
Data analysis
Interpretation of results
Collaborate with investigators to ensure scientific rigor and meaningful outcomes in observational and clinical trial human subjects research
Perform data analysis and data management for multi-disciplinary datasets spanning clinical, life course, and biological (e.g, genomics, neuropathology, biofluids) data sources from primary or secondary sources.
Applies a range of statistical, computational, and machine learning methods to research data.
Provides guidance and training to junior analysts, students, and postdocs in the use of bioinformatics tools and analytic approaches
Perform supervised research on research topics of their choice within the scope of neurodegenerative and aging research.

Benefits

Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.
You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn.
Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future.
Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis.
Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year.
In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility.
Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities.
From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff.
Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments.
Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.