What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bioinformatician (Junior/Mid-Level) - Genomic Data Science position at Laureate Institute for Brain Research?
Overview
We are seeking a motivated bioinformatician with a strong foundation in genomics to join our academic research team. The ideal candidate will work with large-scale GWAS data, genomic annotations (including spatial transcriptomics), and associated summary data to build streamlined analysis pipelines and databases.
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking a motivated bioinformatician with a strong foundation in genomics to join our academic research team. The ideal candidate will work with large-scale GWAS data, genomic annotations (including spatial transcriptomics), and associated summary data to build streamlined analysis pipelines and databases.
Key Responsibilities
- GWAS Data Management: Locate, download, and curate summary statistics from large-scale GWAS repositories.
- Annotation Integration: Identify and retrieve relevant genome annotations (e.g., gene models, epigenomic maps, spatial transcriptomics) to support post-GWAS analyses.
- Database Development: Develop a consistent, queryable database for GWAS and annotation data.
- Genomic Data Analysis: Process genotype and sequencing data, perform quality control, and derive polygenic inferences.
- Pipeline Automation: Collaborate in building and maintaining automated workflows for downstream analyses.
- Education: Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Human Genetics, or related field, or a Master's degree with 4 years of relevant experience.
- Genomics Expertise: Solid understanding of GWAS, variant QC, imputation, and polygenic risk scoe.
- Programming Skills: Proficiency in Python, R, and Linux shell scripting.
- Data Handling: Experience with large genomic datasets using tools such as PLINK, BCFtools/VCFtools, and public databases (e.g., Ensembl, GWAS Catalog).
- Computing: Experience with HPC or cluster computing environments.
- Experience with workflow management systems (Nextflow, Snakemake).
- Familiarity with SQL or noSQL database systems.
- Knowledge of cloud computing environments and containerization (Docker/Singularity).
- Exposure to single-cell and spatial transcriptomics data analysis.
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