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Computational Biologist I - HG-Lab Maria Chahrour

Employer
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Location
Village, Texas, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
May 15, 2021

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Sector
Academic / Research
Field
Informatics / GIS
Discipline
Genetics
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
Job Summary

UT Southwestern has an opening for the position of Computational Biologist I - HG-Lab Maria Chahrour

Perform professional work in support of scientific research using technical knowledge of software, software development, networking, and/or hardware in a complex computing environment. Subject matter expert in multiple areas of computing technology, and specific knowledge of molecular biology and genetics. Works collaboratively with Principal Investigator ("PI") to determine the most suitable computational methods and tools to analyze large-scale biological data sets. Prepare reports for presentation or publication. Responsible for assisting PI in meeting the system needs for multiple research projects and/or labs.

Experience/Education

Required:


  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related field of biological science.

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics or a related field of biological science, and two (2) years related research experience in bioinformatics and computational biology.



Job Duties:


  • Perform complex data analysis related to specialized research methodologies and results as assigned by the PI.

  • Develop and/or modify software to support new and ongoing research projects.

  • Develop and maintain complex databases to support new and ongoing research projects.

  • May specialize in bioinformatics, software development, or scientific writing.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.



Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:


  • Work requires knowledge of computer technology (hardware, software, and programming) and basic knowledge of Relational Databases (SQL Server), NoSQL Systems, Neural Networks, Medical Image Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Structures, Big Data Analysis, Probability and Statistics for Data Science

  • Work requires ability to communicate directly with software/database developers.

  • Work requires ability to communicate and work with academic faculty, design creative solutions, both short and long run for software development needs in a bio and medical informatics functional area.

  • Work requires excellent planning and organizational skills.

  • Work requires excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.

  • Work requires ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.

  • Work requires telephone and personal contact with all levels of internal and external personnel and organizations.

  • Work requires minimal physical exertion.

  • Knowledge of Python, R, MATLAB, C++, Java, Apache Spark



Working Conditions:


  • Work is performed primarily in general office area.



Security:

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. To learn more, please visit: https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion/.

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