Bioinformatics Research Analyst - Neurology

ST. LOUIS, MO 63108

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The WashU Medicine, Department of Neurology, has an opening for a Bioinformatics Research Analyst to join the NeuroGenomics and Informatics Center (NGI). This position is ideally suited for individuals that have finalized their scientific Masters degree to hone their bioinformatics skills in the context of biomedical research. The successful candidate will be involved in projects that handle big-data research, bundling genetics, multi-omics, biomarker, clinical, and histopathological data, to better understand Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Overall, this research will contribute importantly to the discovery of novel risk genes, steer basic research and drug development, and advance personalized medicine. The successful candidate will also help with assisting ongoing research in the lab, providing support on matters such as grant reporting, working with collaborators, data applications and storage, lab orders, establishing documentation and protocols, etc

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Relevant Experience (2 Years) No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Not Applicable Alzheimer's Disease, Analytical Thinking, Bioinformatics Tools, Communication, Complex Data Analysis, Computational Biology, Functional Genomics, Gene Expression Microarray, Genome Sequencing, Group Problem Solving, Human Genetics, Java (Programming Language), MATLAB, Model Organism, Python (Programming Language)

A driver's license is not required for this position.

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Master's degree

R09

$41,700.00 - $75,600.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.