Bioinformatics Analyst I
I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Job Description
Summary:
Antibiotic Resistance Action Center at George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health is seeking a skilled and collaborative candidate to study microbial genomics in a public health context. The candidate will have the opportunity to:
- Analyze large genomic datasets from clinical and epidemiologic studies
- Work in a high-performance computing environment
- Learn and develop novel approaches for data analysis in public health research.
- Develop solutions for large genomic/-omic data analysis.
- Apply phylogenetic, comparative genomics, transcriptomics methods to public health associated microbial genomes.
- Contribute to the development of a method that models zoonotic host jumps using bioindicators and machine learning methods
The successful applicant will be an innovative researcher with a collaborative attitude, and strong self-management skills, as the individual will participate in multiple projects at any given time. They will work under the supervision of a senior bioinformatics engineer.
Responsibilities Include:
- Preparing datasets for analysis, and conducting data analysis using standard and advanced scripting skills under supervision of senior staff.
- Creating programming analyses in Python, Perl, C++, Bash script and/or Java
- Performing data management (auditing, editing & analysis) and quality control of study databases.
- Collaborating in the development of analytical plans for addressing selected research questions.
- Documenting any new processes and procedures created in the above tasks.
- Collaborating in the design of studies and with medical investigators to implement methods in collaboration with Center faculty.
- Participating in project development from beginning to end. Participating as a member of a multi-disciplinary team of programmers and researchers to ensure deliverables are completed efficiently.
- Contribute to portions of abstracts, posters, reports and manuscripts for major publications in leading health, medical, bioinformatics and other journals and presentations of results.
- Trains users including new employees and students in bioinformatics technique
Performs other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum
Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum
Qualifications:
Preferred
Qualifications:
- Experience in Bioinformatics, Data Science, including independent algorithm/software development and analysis of next-generation microbial sequencing data.
- Ability to apply statistical and machine learning techniques to solve big data problems
- Experience in analysis of large multi-omics datasets, data mining, or methods for visualizing big-data.
- Experience with high-performance computing environment.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills and experience or interest in working in a multidisciplinary team setting.
- Experience in phylogenetic, comparative genomic analysis, or bacterial genome assembly and annotation.
- Strong publication record, especially first-author manuscript(s).
Typical Hiring Range
$64,040.23 - $93,631.23
II. POSITION INFORMATION
Campus Location:
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:
Milken Institute School of Public Health (SPH)
Family
Research and Labs
Sub-Family
Bioinformatics
Stream
Individual Contributor
Level
Level 1
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time -> FTE 1.00
Hours Per Week:
40 Hours
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
30am - 5:
00pm
Will this job require the employee to work on site?
Yes
Employee Onsite Status
Hybrid
Telework:
Yes
Required Background Check
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only?
No
Posting Number:
R001552
Job Open Date:
03/22/2022
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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