Job Description
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We are seeking highly skilled and motivated personnel to work on high-throughput data analyses and development of computational pipelines for data processing and visualization. We are highly interdisciplinary and collaborative, and the candidate will be interacting with experimental/ clinical researchers at the VMI. The novel hypotheses generated from the work may be tested by experiments.
Major duties:
• Preprocessing and exploratory analysis of high-throughput omics data (e.g., genomics, transcriptomics, epigenomics, metabolomics) and clinical data
• Installation and testing of publicly available bioinformatics tools
• Clinical and demographic data extraction from public and internal databases
• Construction of in-house database and computational data processing pipeline
This position can work some days remotely but must be able to come into the office as needed, for in-person meetings, and VMI meetings/seminars as needed.
Job Summary
Assists in the execution of research objectives, data collection, and data management. Performs routine procedures, statistical analysis, scientific analysis, and reporting. Integrates data and data sets, performs descriptive and exploratory analysis, and creates routine reports and analysis reporting tools. Utilizes statistical software and adheres to all protocols.
Essential Functions
Analysis of high-throughput omics data (e.g., genomics, transcriptomics, epigenomics, metabolomics) and clinical data.
Close attention to detail.
Physical Effort
Mostly a seated position, but could require walking to other VMI offices.
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
Assignment Category Full-time regular
Job Classification Staff.Data Scientist I
Job Family Research
Job Sub-Family Data Science
Campus Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required Master's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required No experience required
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Work Schedule Mon-Fri Standard Hours
Work Arrangement Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation Offered No
Visa Sponsorship Provided No
Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable
Required Documents Resume
Optional Documents Cover Letter