Bioinformaticist - Psychiatry

Washington University in St Louis•Forest Park, GA

3d•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.

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