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Research Associate
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Principle Duties and Responsibilities
Management and execution of multiple computational genomics research studies, including but not limited to:
- Developing bioinformatic, data science and computational methods to improve genetic risk scores to predict disease
- Using these methods to generate genetic risk scores to identify individuals at risk for disease
- Apply methods to identify genetic determinants of disease
- Undertaking quality control and processing of large-scale genetics data
- Collaborating with other institutions and leading scientists to execute research programs
- Generate and maintain computational code
- Writing scientific papers and manuals to describe the results of research programs, document their output and enable others to use the resultant code
- Supervise graduate students to help them complete their research programs
- General administrative tasks related to the above work program
- Assist in writing grants to secure funding for the research program
- Participation in the creation of new research programs
Qualifications
- PhD in genetics, bioinformatics, computer science, mathematics or computational biology
- Analysis of large-scale cohorts, such as UK Biobank.
- Experience working in an HPC environment.
- Experience working in cloud computing
- Over one years鈥� experience in programming for research programs related to biological problems
- Comfortable leading a team of graduate students and staff
- Data analysis expertise in R and/or Python
- Deep understanding of the files and data arising from genome-wide genotyping, whole genome sequencing and whole exome sequencing
- Bioinformatic tool expertise including: GWAS software, managing sequence data, large-data set manipulation
- Experience in software development will be an asset
Languages:
The applicant will have high-level proficiency in English reading, writing and presentations. French is an asset.
Eligibility Requirements:
The applicant must be able to work legally in Canada as a citizen, permanent resident, work permit holder, or be able to apply for a valid work permit.
Interested applicants should contact Ms. Darin Adra by email: darin.adra [at] ladydavis.ca
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Postdoc opportunity
Are you interested in genetic, proteomic and metabolomic causes of diseases? We have cutting-edge data from hundreds of thousands of individuals and need Post-Doc analysts to help publish high-impact papers.
We are looking for outstanding scientists to join our Genetic Epidemiology Laboratory at 9I制作厂免费. The scientist must have a passion for clinical research and data analysis to drive clinical discovery and improve human health. We are looking for individuals with strong quantitative science skills and an understanding of epidemiology and/or genomics.
Clinicians with research experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Candidates will have a PhD in one of the following domains:
- Genetics
- Epidemiology
- Statistical Genetics
- Bioinformatics
- Computer Science
Candidates may also have an MD and MSc in one of the above domains:
Other favourable skills and background:
- Strong English language writing and presentation skills
- Strong knowledge of bioinformatic tools and the ability to analyze large-scale genomics datasets, including next-generation sequencing and genome-wide genotyping datasets
- Good organization skills
- Computer programming (R, python, Stata)
- Strong work ethic
- Experience in Mendelian randomization.
- Ability to work in a group and lead students to program completion
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