Staff Scientist (computational – Connectome) - Genetics

Washington University in St. Louis

St. Louis, MO, US
$48,000.00 - $86,900.00 / annually; not specified;...
On-site
Python programming language
Develop new code
Analyze imaging data
Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Staff Scientist specializing in computational methods to analyze data related to neural circuits and chromatin interactions. The role emphasizes collaboration, development of new computational tools, and contributing to scholarly publications within a supportive scientific environment

Job Summary

  • The candidate will work with a dynamic team of graduate students to develop new code and statistical methods to analyze newly created data in the Cremins lab to map the neural connectome at synapse resolution.
  • Pipelines to be developed will focus on base calling of nucleotides, cell segmentation, registration of spots across cycles, drift correction, and assembly of barcode counts files, and the interpretation of barcodes as a given neuron in specific x, y, z coordinates.
  • This role is ideal for you if you have a strong interest and motivation toward working with new data never produced or analyzed before, and thrive in a fast paced environment discovering new answers.

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Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Staff Scientist specializing in computational methods to analyze data related to neural circuits and chromatin interactions. The role emphasizes collaboration, development of new computational tools, and contributing to scholarly publications within a supportive scientific environment.

Salary

$48,000.00 - $86,900.00 / Annually; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Python programming language
  • Develop new code
  • Analyze imaging data
  • Statistical methods
  • PEP8 standards

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative ethos
  • Open transparent communication
  • Independent thinking
  • High-energy environment
  • Positive warm community-focused culture

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 3 Years Laboratory Operations
  • PhD preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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