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Allen Institute · 4 days ago

Scientist I - Analysis of Alzheimer’s Disease Multiomics Data

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$92K/yr - $114K/yr

The Allen Institute is dedicated to advancing health by understanding the principles that govern life. They are seeking a Scientist I to analyze and interpret datasets related to Alzheimer’s disease, collaborating with a team to build a quantitative framework for understanding cell type impacts in AD.

Neuroscience

H1B Sponsored

Responsibilities

Adapt existing or develop novel computational tools to rigorously quantify changes in cell types in Alzheimer’s disease across community datasets

Associate gene expression and chromatin accessibility changes with relevant and available donor metadata or secondary data types (e.g. structural imaging or blood biomarkers)

Compare cell type changes across disease progression across axes of heterogeneity to identify common early changes that may inform biomarkers

Interact with scientists from diverse backgrounds and perspectives to design analytical approaches and refine computational strategies

Work with experimental scientists to design experiments to validate predictions of disease function

Participate in a highly interactive and multidisciplinary environment

Publish and present findings in peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences

Qualification

Python programmingRNA-sequencing analysisComputational analysisStatistical assessmentGPU-based deep learningVersion control (Git)Publication track recordCollaboration skillsCommunication

Required

Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Computational Neuroscience, Computer Science, Applied Math, or related field; or equivalent combination of degree and experience

Fluency programming in Python in high performance computing

Fluency with version control systems (e.g. Git/Github)

Familiarity with analysis of RNA-sequencing or related data types

Preferred

Experience with modeling disease or developmental trajectories, or related computational studies

Additional experience in computational analysis and statistical assessment of biological datasets in other modalities such as spatial statistics, ATAC-seq analysis, computational anatomy, or related fields

Previous work on studying Alzheimer's disease or other neurodegenerative diseases

Familiarity with additional programming languages (e.g., R)

Experience with GPU-based deep learning

Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Strong publication track record

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Basic life insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Company

Allen Institute

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The Allen Institute is dedicated to answering some of the biggest questions in bioscience and accelerating research worldwide.

Founded in 2003

Seattle, Washington, USA

501-1000 employees

https://alleninstitute.org/

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