Senior Research Specialist - Bioinformatics Programmer Job Listing at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY (Job ID ca3597f7008281a24154a67af43df83a61b410cd30c0b567087668e927fecc91)

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Title: Senior Research Specialist - Bioinformatics Programmer

Job Type:

Regular Company: Health Research, Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division Department: Molecular & Cellular Biology Time Type: Full time Weekly Hours: 40

FTE:

1 Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Summary: The Koren lab at the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center uses genomic and computational approaches to study DNA replication timing and mutagenesis. The lab focuses on human populations and on comprehensive pan-cancer analyses, integrating additional large-scale genomics and epigenomics datasets. We develop methods for inferring DNA replication dynamics from whole genome sequence data, analyze the inter-relations between replication timing and epigenomic regulation, and understand the factors that affect mutation rates and patterns across normal and cancer genomes. More information is available at www.thekorenlab.org.

The Bioinformatics Programmer will be involved in analyzing existing data related to population-level variation in DNA replication timing among humans, developing new pipelines for the inference of DNA replication timing along with DNA copy number from cancer genomes, applying those pipelines to thousands of cancer samples, and performing downstream cancer genomics analyses including mutation patterns. He/she will have experience in one or more of the following: human genetics/genomics, cancer genetics/genomics, epigenetics, genome stability, genotyping and mutation calling and analysis, genome-wide association studies and/or quantitative trait loci mapping, population genetics, or similar disciplines. Expert knowledge in one or more programming environments such as R, Python, Matlab or similar, and experience analyzing large-scale datasets using computer cluster or cloud platforms. Previous publications in peer-reviewed journals are required.

The lab offers flexible working schedules, ability to pursue cutting-edge research both independently and collaboratively, and a welcoming and supportive environment.

Salary range for the Senior Research Specialist is $73, 627 - $90,955 annually which includes a comprehensive benefits package. The listed pay range reflects the range of potential compensation for this role. The actual offer may vary based on qualifications, skills, and experience Qualifications: Required Education and Experience

1. PhD and the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time professional research experience in a laboratory, clinical or scientific research environment; or
2. Master's degree and the equivalent of four (4) years of full-time professional research experience in a laboratory, clinical or scientific research environment; or
3. Bachelor's degree and the equivalent of six (6) years of full-time professional research experience in a laboratory, clinical or scientific research environment

NOTE:
Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited school, college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD or equivalent education plus experience in bioinformatics, genomics, genetics, computer science or related field
• Experience in human and/or cancer genomics and bioinformatics
• Experience with higher-level programming with relevant languages or platforms such as Matlab, R, python or similar
• Experience analyzing large-scale databases spanning thousands of samples in a computer cluster and/or cloud computing setting
• Ability to keep records, follow procedures, communicate effectively, and collaborate with others

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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Grant Funding

This is a grant-funded position.  Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables is required.

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