What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bioinformatics Research Assistant position at Washington University in St. Louis?
- Job Description Summary
This position assists with the bioinformatic analyses aspects of data derived from various functional genomic studies, including RNA-seq, ChIP-seq and saturation mutagenesis.
The Verma lab in the Department of Oncology is seeking a Bioinformatics Research Technician II to assist in data analyses. Our group studies the causes and consequences of the DNA damage response in cancer. More specifically, our interests include: understanding the molecular mechanisms dictating responses to chemotherapeutics that target DNA damage, decoding how cancer cells deal with challenges to DNA replication, and identifying the endogenous DNA lesions that fuel genomic instability in BRCA-mutant cancers. Our research integrates cutting-edge functional genomic approaches with various other molecular, cell biology and computational tools. This is a great opportunity to learn about fundamentals of cancer biology in a highly supportive environment. Enthusiasm for science, good organization and communication skills are a must.For more information on the lab, please visit https://www.vermalab.org/.
Qualifications
Bachelor or Master's degree in BIOINFORMATICS & COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY is a MUST.
Programming/TechnicaI Skills: R, Python, Unix, Bash, Perl, C , Shell scripting, ML algorithms
Library Skills: Python: NumPy, Scikit-learn, Matplotlib, Pandas, Biopython.
RStudio: Bioconductor, ggplot2, DeSeq, Hisat, Seurat.
Ability to provide two independent letters of recommendation from research mentors.
Salary : $40,000 - $55,000
