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DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Previous experience with analysis of high throughput data and large datasets from next generation sequencing platforms, mass spectrometry, microarrays, etc.
• Proficiency in at least one data-analysis or scripting language (R, Python/Perl, or other languages).
• Previous experience using Unix/Linux environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work with biologists to apply computational approaches to meet research goals.
• Design and develop algorithms for analyzing genomics data.
• Experience communicating diverse and technical work.
• Demonstrated ability to work productively as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and high standard for quality of work product.
• Experience working on collaborative research projects.
• Ability to initiate, organize, and manage research projects and clearly communicate analysis results to diverse audiences.
• Be highly inquisitive, self-motivated, and results-oriented.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
Master's degree in biostatistics, statistics or related field and at least 3 years of experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
· Proficient in at least two of R, SAS, SPSS, or STATA.
· Skills in descriptive analysis, modeling of data, and graphic interfaces.
· Outstanding ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
· Demonstrated excellence in at least one area of expertise, which may include coordinating studies; statistical methodology such as missing data, survival analysis, statistical genetics, or informatics; statistical computing; database design (e.g., expertise in RedCAP or MySQL); graphical techniques (e.g., expertise in Illustrator).
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:
None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
· Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, seated work and use light/ fine grasping.
· Occasionally stand, walk, and write by hand, lift, carry, push pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
May work extended or non-standard hours based on project or business cycle needs.