HBV Research Bioinformaticist - Data & Genomics

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a research scientist to join the Schwartz Laboratory in Gastroenterology. You will assist in developing and conducting HBV-focused research, including experiment design, data analysis, and thorough documentation of results.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, cutting-edge human models of viral infection, and contributing to understanding viral persistence to advance toward a functional cure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Master's degree or Ph.D. preferred.
• 4 years of research experience required.
• No specific certifications required.
• Strong analytical and data management skills.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and implements algorithms and software for omics-based data sets (high-throughput, massively parallel genomic/proteomic/clinical).
• Data management and analysis solutions for large data sets.
• Independent research projects including design of research protocols and data collection procedures.
• Performs complex systems analysis of data and writes interpretative reports.
• Evaluates bioinformatics software.
• Trains researchers on analysis software and databases.
• Assists with grant preparation and reporting of methods, data, and results.
• Solves problems with equipment or testing methods.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Big Data Processing

Bioinformatics Tools

Communication

Complex Data Analysis

Computational Biology

Critical Reasoning

Data Management

Discrete Mathematics

Group Problem Solving

Java

Machine Learning

Perl Programming

Probabilistic Modeling

Python

Statistics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

CRISPR/Cas9

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a research scientist to join the Schwartz Laboratory in Gastroenterology. You will assist in developing and conducting HBV-focused research, including experiment design, data analysis, and thorough documentation of results.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, cutting-edge human models of viral infection, and contributing to understanding viral persistence to advance toward a functional cure.