Bioinformatics Staff Scientist At Nsf-ncems

Penn State Golf Courses

University Park, Pennsylvania, United States
Base: $61,800.00 - $89,600.00; bonus/equity: not s...
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Python and/or r proficiency
Next-generation sequencing data processing
End-to-end data analysis workflows
** The job posting is for a Bioinformatics Staff Scientist position at Penn State University, specifically within the National Science Foundation National Synthesis Center for Emergence in the Molecular and Cellular Sciences (NCEMS). The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to advance research through bioinformatics, focusing on the integration and analysis of complex biological datasets. **

Job Summary

  • Collaborate with NCEMS Working Groups to design and implement computational methods for integrating, analyzing, and visualizing complex molecular and cellular biology data.
  • Lead data wrangling, harmonization, standardization, and quality control of existing biological datasets, with emphasis on next-generation sequencing data.
  • Develop and apply end-to-end data processing workflows from raw data across modern experimental modalities (including, for example, RNA-seq, scRNA-seq, ChIP-seq, DNA-seq, ATAC-seq, and Hi-C).

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** The job posting is for a Bioinformatics Staff Scientist position at Penn State University, specifically within the National Science Foundation National Synthesis Center for Emergence in the Molecular and Cellular Sciences (NCEMS). The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to advance research through bioinformatics, focusing on the integration and analysis of complex biological datasets. **

Salary

Base: $61,800.00 - $89,600.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, robust retirement plans, substantial paid time off, 75% tuition discount.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Python and/or R proficiency
  • Next-generation sequencing data processing
  • End-to-end data analysis workflows
  • Molecular and cellular biology datasets
  • Genomic databases understanding
  • Reproducible science best practices

Nice-to-have

  • Ethical conduct and research integrity
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Team environment collaboration

Key Requirements

  • M.S. or PhD preferred
  • 1+ years of relevant experience
  • Python and/or R proficiency
  • Experience processing NGS data
  • Experience with molecular/cellular datasets
  • Publications in peer-reviewed journals
  • Experience supporting multi-PI projects

Work Rights

Authorized to work in the US

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