Research Software Developer

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD degree in relevant field.
• Strong experience with bioinformatics tools and biostatistics for analysis of bulk and single cell RNA-seq and ATAC-seq.
• Familiarity with CRISPR screening approaches.
• Strong data science and software engineering experience in Python, R, Unix scripting.
• Experience leading collaborations between clinicians, wet lab biologists, and computational scientists.
• Experience building community around computational biology, such as hosting conference, meetups, or other events related to machine learning and cloud computing for biological applications.
• Product management experience defining requirements and managing project timelines from early development to broad deployment.
• Project management experience leading small teams to deliver products in a timely fashion.
• Ability to define and solve logical problems for technical applications.
• Solid analytical skills.
• Excellent written and oral English communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand scientific literature, experimental procedures and their limitations, and current needs of the research community.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Current knowledge of latest software and design standards.
• Ability to define and solve logical problems for technical applications.
• Knowledge of and ability to select, adapt, and effectively use a variety of programming methods.
• Ability to recognize and recommend needed changes in user and/or operations procedures.
• Basic knowledge of software engineering principles.
• Strong knowledge of at least one programming language

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

None.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently sit, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
• Occasionally stand/walk, writing by hand.
• Rarely use a telephone, 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 hours, evening and weekends.

The expected pay range for this position is $80,000 to $135,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process. 

WORK STANDARDS (from JDL):

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.