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Requisition ID:  117335

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.







Minimum Qualifications
  • 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.


Preferred Qualifications

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 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

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