Bioinformatician - Open Rank

Bioinformatician PositionUnder the direction of a member of the faculty, the Bioinformatician is responsible for the design, development, evaluation and iterative modification of a technical infrastructure to expedite the quantitative evaluation of data resulting from studies that are laboratory based. The position will entail the establishment and maintenance of applicable in-house bioinformatics resources and interaction with individual lab members on customized research projects, as well independent projects that are the solely computational.This is an open-rank posting (there are 4 levels of Bioinformatician) - candidates will be hired into the level commensurate with their experience.ResponsibilitiesEssential functions include:Establish general bioinformatics resources for day-to-day use by members of the laboratoryIn collaboration with a faculty member, generate customized programming solutions to improve user interaction with available bioinformatics resourcesAssist in the implementation of programs for microarray analysis, high-throughput sequencing data analysis, cis regulatory motif identification, and multi-genome protein motif searchesLocal establishment and customization of model organism genomic databases and tools for batch sequence analysis utilizing these resourcesInterpret and present study results in support of laboratory membersProvide tabular and written summaries of approaches and analyses in a form suitable for inclusion in manuscripts or grant applications, as well as media for presentation at scientific meetingsDevelop and implement custom bioinformatics programming solutions in collaboration with lab as necessaryCoordinate and collaborate with other research computing expertise at the Medical School as necessaryParticipate in conference calls and data management meetings as neededPerform other duties as required.QualificationsRequired qualifications include:BS in computer science or a related discipline0-1 year of related experienceStrong background in statistical methodology, software languages and computer systems (Perl, C++, R, MySQL, etc.)Experience in writing basic search algorithms and the ability to generate new algorithms and programs for custom data manipulation and analysisExcellent communication skills, both oral and written, and interpersonal skills necessary to interact with a wide range of individualsAdditional InformationThe Dekker lab is looking for a motivated computational scientist to support and participate in ongoing research projects that explore mechanisms of chromosome folding. Our laboratory brings together experimental and computational scientists to study the principles governing how genomes fold, function, and evolve.

Supported by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the National Institutes of Health, and the European Research Council, we are at the forefront of 3D genome research, developing and applying cutting-edge technologies to understand genome organization across scales—from individual chromatin fibers to entire chromosomes and genomes.Key responsibilities include data analysis & visualization, pipeline operations, custom scripting, data management & tooling, collaboration & support. Required skills include a strong background in computer science, biology, physics, or a related quantitative/STEM discipline, fluency in scripting languages, strong proficiency in data analysis and visualization, and strong communication skills.