GENETICS & GENOMICS PROGRAMMER AND DATA ANALYST, School of Medicine, Genetics, Molecular Medicine

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 62,525 - 81,175; Full time

Job summary

Boston University seeks a Genetics & Genomics Programmer and Data Analyst to develop computational analyses for Alzheimer's, substance use disorders, and age-related macular degeneration using diverse omics datasets. The role involves building and maintaining pipelines, performing bidirectional data analysis, and collaborating on manuscripts and grants.

Requires strong R/Python/Perl skills and 3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Strong programming and analytic skills in R and Python or Perl; strong scientific writing skills; three years relevant work or graduate education experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement various computational frameworks/analysis strategies for multiple genetics/genomics projects using high-throughput NGS datasets (DNA-genome, transcriptomic, epigenomic, proteomics).
• Develop and maintain genome-wide association/genomic analysis pipelines and implement analysis strategies.
• Carry out risk prediction analyses using genetic, clinical, demographic, and other data under faculty guidance.

Skills

R

Python

Perl

Scientific writing

Job description

GENETICS & GENOMICS PROGRAMMER AND DATA ANALYST, School of Medicine, Genetics, Molecular Medicine

Job Details

• Category: Boston University Medical Campus --> Professional
• Job Location: Boston, MA, United States
• Tracking Code: 26500467230703
• Posted Date: 7/6/2026
• Salary Grade: Grade 47
• Expected Hiring Range Minimum: $62,525.00
• Expected Hiring Range Maximum: $81,175.00
• Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

In a highly collaborative environment, the successful applicant will:

1. Implement various computational frameworks/analysis strategies for multiple ongoing and emerging genetics and genomics projects in Alzheimer disease, substance use disorders, and age-related macular degeneration involving high-throughput, next generation sequencing (NGS) datasets (e.g. DNA-genome, transcriptomic, epigenomic, and proteomics data).
2. Direct the development and maintenance of genome-wide association and genomic analysis pipelines and the implementation of various analysis strategies.
3. Under the guidance of a faculty supervisor, carry out risk prediction analyses utilizing genetic, clinical, demographic, and other risk factor data.
4. Respond to requests for analysis from faculty, postdocs, and collaborators; and collaborate with them in interpretation of data, and in the preparation of manuscripts, grants, and presentations.
5. Train students, postdocs and faculty in pipeline use; and test and utilize new software and tools, modifying them as needed to adapt to specific research needs.
6. Prepare tables and figures for manuscripts that report results from data analyses.

Required Skills

Strong programming and analytic skills in R and Python or Perl, strong scientific writing skills, and three years relevant work or graduate education experience. Biological/Statistical knowledge preferred but not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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