Sr Bioinformatician

General summary/purpose:

The Department of Affective Disorders is seeking a highly-motivated Sr Bioinformatician to work at the forefront of genomics research on mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder. The Sr Bioinformatician will serve as an integral part of a multi-disciplinary genomics research team by developing and implementing software tools, pipelines and workflows for analyzing high-throughput genomics, epigenomics, and transcriptomics data.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data collection quality assurance procedures to ensure validity and reliability of study results.
• Develop analysis methodology leveraging high dimensional multi-omics sequence data, including defining in detail data requirements, data sources and proper data collection procedures.
• Provide statistical advice to faculty, staff & graduate students as needed in regard to study design, sample size and power analysis, etc.
• Collaborates with investigators to develop objectives, designing sampling and data collection to achieve study results.
• Interpreting, presenting and summarizing analyses in various formats including tables, graphics, oral reports, and written reports. This includes internal presentations within the center as well as external communications to collaborators across institutions and conferences.
• Merging data, creating, and recoding variables to prepare data for analyses.
• Analyzing longitudinal, cross-sectional and clustered data using a variety of standard statistical techniques, including linear and logistic regression, mixed effects models, survival analysis, principal component analysis, and others as needed.
• Develop and apply computational and statistical methods for the integrated analysis of high throughput sequencing studies that include whole genome, whole exome, methylation, RNA sequencing, single cell and/or liquid biopsy platforms.
• Carry out data analyses in parallel on large compute cluster; integrate, organize and analyze program output.
• Manage research datasets on file servers and ensure their appropriate backup, completeness, correctness and integrity.
• Prepare reports of findings by compiling results, generating figurers, and preparing tables from analyses of genomic studies.
• Perform data analysis and interpretation; utilize knowledge of statistics and quantitative analysis.
• Assist in preparing scientific presentations, grant applications and manuscripts, with the opportunity if appropriate to present at meetings and contribute as a lead and/or co-author on manuscripts.
• Liaise with external collaborative groups independently of the PI to present research updates and facilitate research with external collaborators.
• All other responsibilities as assigned.

Special knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to interact with faculty and staff on research teams, in clinical programs, and with educational outreach initiative to strategize about their communication needs.
• Attention to detail a must. Good proofreading skills.
• Excellent oral communication skills to deal effectively within and outside the department.
• Excellent written communications skills in a variety of forms, print material, website content, speeches, and publicity materials.
• Knowledge of and aptitude for graphic design and typography.
• Skilled in computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Publisher.
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn about the work of the department as well to acquire new technical skills as needed.
• Excellent organizational skills to work effectively in an environment that requires balancing multiple assignments.
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels and from diverse cultures.

• Proficiency in shell scripting and/or programming language such as Python or Perl.
• Knowledge of web programming a plus.
• Strong oral and written communications skills and ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.

Any specific physical requirements for the job

• Able to sit in a normal seated position for extended periods.
• Able to reach by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
• Finger dexterity required, able to manipulate objects with fingers rather than entire hand(s) or arm(s), e.g., use of computer keyboard.
• Communication skills using the spoken word.
• Ability to see within normal parameters.
• Ability to hear within normal range.

• Master's Degree in biostatistics, epidemiology, or related quantitative field.
• Three years related experience.
• Demonstrated ability on significant graduate project or additional doctoral education may substitute for experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Master's Degree in bioinformatics.

Doctoral Degree preferred.

Experience working in a Unix/Linux environment and managing large datasets.

Experience using analytic software such as R, SAS or Stata.

Prefer highly specialized advanced knowledge, education and/or training in a specialized field of study to conduct research.

Classified Title: Sr. Biostatistician
Job Posting Title (Working Title):Sr Bioinformatician
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/ME
Starting Salary Range: $64,600 - $113,300 Annually ($76,800 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F / 8:30A-5:00P
FLSA Status:Exempt
Location:Remote
Department name: SOM Psy Affect Disorders and Psych Genet
Personnel area: School of Medicine