Bioinformatician — Genomics & Neurodegeneration Research

Opportunity for Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The Guo laboratory in the Department of Neurology at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking a bioinformatician to join the team. The Guo lab studies the genetic and genomic basis of Alzheimer's disease and neurodegenerative diseases.

The bioinformatician will lead computational analyses of human and model organism genetic and genomic datasets, including genome sequencing, RNA-seq, and epigenetic sequencing assays.

Qualifications

• A level: Bachelor of Science and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• B level: Master of Science and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead computational analyses of human and model organism genetic and genomic datasets, including genome sequencing, RNA-seq, and epigenetic sequencing assays.
• Develop and maintain lab genomic datasets, data storage systems, and software. In addition to the duties above, the bioinformatician B will also help train junior trainees on basic computational and bioinformatic skills.

Skills

Genome sequencing

RNA-seq

Epigenetics

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science

Master of Science

Job description

The Guo laboratory in the Department of Neurology at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking a bioinformatician to join the team. The Guo lab studies the genetic and genomic basis of Alzheimer's disease and neurodegenerative diseases.

The bioinformatician will lead computational analyses of human and model organism genetic and genomic datasets, including genome sequencing, RNA-seq, and epigenetic sequencing assays.