Dignity Health · 4 days ago
Research Scientist I
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$43.10/hr - $64.11/hrDignity Health is seeking a motivated Research Scientist to join their Multimodal Imaging Genetics Lab at Barrow Neuro Analytics Center. The role involves conducting large-scale genetic studies and integrating multi-omics data to understand disease mechanisms, while also developing statistical methods and training personnel.
Health CareHospitalMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Design, execute, and analyze large-scale genetic studies including GWAS, polygenic risk scoring, and population genetic analyses
Integrate multi-omics data, including single-cell transcriptomics, to elucidate disease mechanisms and identify therapeutic targets
Develop and apply statistical genetics and bioinformatics methods to interpret complex genetic datasets. Develops and establishes data analysis pipelines
Prepare scientific reports, manuscripts, and presentations for internal and external audiences
Serves as a liaison for the training of technical personnel in the translational program including post-doctoral fellows, graduate, and undergraduate students
Stay current with advances in genetic epidemiology, statistical genetics, and single-cell technologies
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience with GWAS data analysis, population genetics, or single-cell genomics
Strong understanding of complex disease genetics and population structure
Prior work in complex disease genetics research, including analysis of large cohorts or biobank-scale datasets
Publication record in peer-reviewed journals related to human genetics or genomics
Ph.D. in Genetics, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Statistical Genetics, or related field
Proficiency in programming with R, Unix/Linux, and/or Python
Experience with genetic analysis tools (e.g., PLINK, GCTA, METAL)
Experience with high-performance computing environments
Preferred
Experience with pathway analysis, polygenic risk scores, or Mendelian randomization is a plus
Working knowledge of machine learning (AI/ML) algorithms and their applications in bioinformatics
Company
Dignity Health
Dignity Health is a healthcare facility that offers physical, mental, and spiritual care.
Founded in 1986
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-02-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Gena Bravo
President/CEO
Linda Tautz RN, BSN, MBA
Regional Chief Executive Officer
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