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Computational Scientist - Bioinformatics

University of Chicago
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Post Date:	Apr 10, 2024
Job Type:	Full time
Start Date:	- n/a -
Salary:	- n/a -
Location:	US - Illinois - Chicago
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Description
The Research Computing Center and the Chevrier Lab at the Pritzker School for Molecular Engineering are looking for a highly motivated Computational Scientist to work closely with faculty and researchers at the University of Chicago. The successful candidate will play a key role in characterizing and engineering the immune system in health and disease by working with the Chevrier Lab and in collaboration with researchers and clinicians at the University of Chicago and beyond. Emphasis will be to (i) generate new biological insights by developing new approaches to analyzing large-scale and high-throughput data (e.g., next-generation sequencing, high-throughput screening), (ii) maintain, upgrade and train users on existing pipelines in the lab, and (iii) develop new pipelines as needed.

To view the full job description and apply, visit https://uchicago.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Chicago-IL/Computational-Scientist---Bioinformatics_JR25848

Skills
Preferred Qualifications

Education:

-PhD degree in computer science, computational biology, bioinformatics, quantitative science or related field.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

-Must possess practical experience in data analysis, preferably in an independent project in an academic research laboratory setting.

-Fluency in Unix, standard bioinformatics tools (Python, R, or equivalent), and a programming language (C/C++, Java).

-Background in statistics and machine learning strongly preferred.

-Knowledge of SLURM or other job scheduler, and/or bioinformatics tools strongly preferred.

-Knowledge of biology or immunology is preferred. Inclination to acquire such knowledge.

Notes
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

Contact Details

URL: https://uchicago.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Chicago-IL/Computational-Scientist---Bioinformatics_JR25848