Bioinformaticist - Psychiatry

Washington University in St. Louis • Watervliet, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cruchaga Lab in the Department of Psychiatry is seeking a Bioinformaticist to participate in developing and conducting research projects, including experiment design, data analysis, and documentation of experiment results.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Research (4 Years)

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree, Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy
• Laboratory Operations (2 Years)
• Ability to Reason (Inactive)
• Analytical Thinking
• Big Data Processing
• Bioinformatics
• Communication
• Complex Data Analysis
• Data Management
• Group Problem Solving
• Laboratory Processes
• Probabilistic Modeling
• Problem Solving
• Python (Programming Language)
• Report Writing
• Statistics

Responsibilities

• Develops algorithms and computer software for omics-based data sets [high-throughput, massively parallel genomic/proteomic/clinical].
• Data management and analysis solutions that aid in the storage, investigation, and dissemination of large data sets.
• Independent research projects, including design of research protocols and development of procedures for the collection, verification, and management of data.
• Performs complex systems analysis of data and writes interpretative reports.
• Evaluates commercial and academic bioinformatics software.
• Trains other researchers on the everyday use of analysis software and research databases.
• Assists with grant preparation and reporting of methods, data, and results.
• Solves practical problems relating to difficulties with equipment or test subjects; suggests technical or procedural improvements in testing methods.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level