- Develop, refine, optimize and apply analysis methods and software to a variety of datasets, including single-cell RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, and multiome data
- Expand the capacity of software pipelines to process expanding datasets
- Produce open-source methods that can be utilized by other researchers; carefully document and annotate source code for utilization by the scientific community
- Develop software allowing the project team, and the broader scientific community, to access, analyze and interact with data generated by projects
- Work with scientists, data managers and other software engineers toward the creation of optimal analysis workflows for high-data-volume experiments. Participate in project-planning and project-analysis meetings as well as software-planning meetings, communicating the needs and tradeoffs.
- Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, computational biology, genomics or a related field is required.
- Experience working with genomic data
- Strong programming skills, particularly in Python or R
- Demonstrated successes working in a collaborative software development environment as well as working independently
- Ability to learn new tools and technologies
- Experience working with cluster computing (GridEngine, SLURM, LSF)
- A graduate degree neuroscience, computational biology, genomics or in a related field, and/or relevant post-Bachelor's degree research experience
- Genomic analysis and computation, particularly with single cell genomics workflows
- Experience with Shiny R or UI for data visualization
- Experience with cloud computing
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Research Specialist II - Princeton, United States - Princeton University
Description
OverviewThe Krienen lab ) at the Princeton Neuroscience Institute is looking for a skilled bioinformatician to contribute to single cell genomics-based projects.
The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary group and support a wide variety of projects conducting cutting-edge research on the molecular, cellular, and neurobiological mechanisms of brain development, evolution, and disorders.
In this position, you will be an integral member of projects focused on single cell genomics.Your role will be to provide computational expertise in algorithm development, selection, and optimization to create efficient and scalable research code.
If you have a strong background in scientific programming, academic research, and an interest in neuroscience and genomics, you have the right skill set to make an immediate impact on multiple high-profile research projects.
Responsibilities
Essential Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Standard Weekly Hours
36.25
Eligible for Overtime
Yes
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Probationary Period
90 days
Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)
No
Physical Capacity Exam Required
No
Valid Driver's License Required
No
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