Bioinformatics Analyst position, Northwestern University, Chicago

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The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics in Feinberg School of Medicine is seeking Bioinformaticians for the Shilatifard lab to support current Next Generation Sequencing projects with datasets including ChIP-seq, Total RNA-seq, Nascent RNA-seq, and GRO-seq.

Specific Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning:

• Manages and plans for data/analysis requests and projects.
• Provides consultation to customers on appropriate data management, methodological issues and statistical analyses.
• Collaborates with technical staff explaining needs of functional users. Serve on committees related to data structure and governance.

Administration:

• Reviews reports before presentation to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Defines, develops and communicates new standards and best practices.
• Prepares manuscripts on related data analysis.
• Management of the related data produced at the Core Facility.

Development:

• Determines data structure for local datasets.
• Supports current Next Generation Sequencing projects with datasets including ChIP-seq, Total RNA-seq, Nascent RNA-seq, and GRO-seq.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• 4 years’ data analysis/report writing or similar experience required.
• Experience with Linux Operating System.
• Experience with the following programming languages: Perl, Python, Shell Scripting
• Demonstrated ability to learn about new technologies.
• Demonstrated ability in working with commercial software.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to work with individuals and groups.
• Ability to multitask, work and learn independently, and be self-motivated.
• A record of taking the initiative to solve problems and working to high-quality standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics or Computer Science with biology background.
• Proficient in Unix, with experience R, Python or Perl.
• Background in statistics is preferred.
• Willingness and capability to share knowledge with other members of the team.
• Record of taking the initiative to solve problems and working with high standards.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with software versioning tools.

For more information, and to apply, please see the job announcement.