Stanford University School of Medicine · 1 day ago
Computational Biologist & Project Manager in Genomics (Biostatistician 2)
Stanford, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$112K/yr - $132K/yr
3+ years expStanford University School of Medicine is seeking a Computational Biologist / Project Manager to join the Department of Genetics. The role involves applying computational models to interpret genetic variants and leading collaborative projects aimed at mapping the regulatory wiring of the human genome.
EducationHigher EducationMedical
Responsibilities
Apply state-of-the-art machine learning models to large datasets, including single-cell and Perturb-seq datasets
Interpret model performance and results
Develop standards and pipelines to enable expand such analyses across additional datasets
Interface with collaborators at Stanford and in collaborating labs around the country to design and produce key methods and data analysis products
Track and manage contributions by other members of our labs to consortium activities
Design and implement generalizable algorithms and tools for analysis of biological data, including high-throughput functional genomics assays
Evaluate and recommend new emerging technologies, approaches, and problems
Create scientifically rigorous visualizations, communications, and presentations of results
Contribute to generation of protocols, publications, and intellectual property
Maintain and organize computational infrastructure and resources
Other duties may also be assigned
Qualification
Required
M.S. or Ph.D. in computational biology, genetics, computer science, statistics, math, molecular biology, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
Demonstrated expertise in statistical methods in data analysis, preferably with applications to high-throughput sequencing or other biological assays
Experience with data analysis and management, workflow management
Fluency in Unix, standard bioinformatics tools (Python, R, or equivalent), and a programming language (C/C++, Java)
Strong knowledge of molecular biology and functional genomics
Mentor and train other lab members in computational biology and statistics
Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
Creative, organized, motivated, team player
A passion for science and sense of urgency to find new medicines to benefit patients
Master's degree in biostatistics, statistics or related field and at least 3 years of experience
Proficient in at least two of R, SAS, SPSS, or STATA
Skills in descriptive analysis, modeling of data, and graphic interfaces
Outstanding ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
Demonstrated excellence in at least one area of expertise, which may include coordinating studies; statistical methodology such as missing data, survival analysis, statistical genetics, or informatics; statistical computing; database design (e.g., expertise in RedCAP or MySQL); graphical techniques (e.g., expertise in Illustrator)
Benefits
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Company
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford University School of Medicine is the medical school of Stanford University. It is a sub-organization of Stanford University.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10MKey Investors
American Medical Association
2023-06-21Grant
2017-07-19Grant· $10M
Leadership Team
Darius M. Moshfeghi
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Quinton R. Markett
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