Data Analyst

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL, US
Base: $24.04 - $31.25 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Proficiency in programming languages
Experience with high-performance computing
Knowledge of genetics principles
The role involves processing and analyzing large-scale genomics datasets to discover genes and mutations driving disease risk

Job Summary

  • The role involves processing and analyzing large-scale genomics datasets to discover genes and mutations driving disease risk.
  • Candidates will develop and apply statistical and AI/ML models for biologically informed gene discovery and variant interpretation.
  • The position offers hands-on experience with real-world data from hundreds of thousands of individuals within well-funded international consortia.

Matching Summary

The role involves processing and analyzing large-scale genomics datasets to discover genes and mutations driving disease risk.

Salary

Base: $24.04 - $31.25 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, retirement, and paid time off included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Proficiency in programming languages
  • Experience with high-performance computing
  • Knowledge of genetics principles
  • Statistical and AI/ML model development
  • Large-scale genomics dataset analysis

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with omics datasets
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Proactive mindset
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Team collaboration experience

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in related field
  • Less than 2 years of work experience
  • Degree in computational biology, bioinformatics, statistics, or computer science

Work Rights

Not specified

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