Research Data Analyst 1

🔍 School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States

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📁: Information Analytics

📅   : 9 hours ago Post Date

📅   : 108896 Requisition #

Stanford University is seeking a Research Data Analyst 1 to manage and analyze large amounts of genomic and molecular profiling datasets with machine learning models in a collaborative setting within a lab and in a consortium setting

Duties include:

Employ new and existing machine learning and statistical tools to model, interpret, analyze, and visualize multivariate relationships in genomic datasets
Create and maintain knowledge graphs, databases and reports, develop algorithms and statistical models, and perform statistical analyses appropriate to data and reporting requirements.
Use system reports and analyses to identify potentially problematic data, make corrections, and determine root cause for data problems from input errors or inadequate field edits, and suggest possible solutions.
Develop reports, charts, graphs and tables for use by investigators and for publication and presentation.
Analyze data processes in documentation.
Collaborate with faculty and research staff on data collection and analysis methods.
Provide documentation based on audit and reporting criteria to investigators and research staff.
Participate in collaborative activities within large genomics consortia such as IGVF

* - Other duties may also be assigned.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Proficiency in machine learning algorithms and statistical analysis techniques
Strong familiarity with implanting pipelines for production-scale machine learning model training and evaluation
Experience with visualizing data and communicating results to a diversity of audiences
Familiarity with basic concepts in cell biology and genomics
Familiarity with common bioinformatics command line tools
Experience with version control systems and software engineering best practices such as code reviews, testing, and documentation

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and relevant experience. Experience in a quantitative discipline such as Computer science, Statistics, Data Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

Strong programming skills in Python
Strong software engineering skills
Strong writing and analytical skills.
Ability to prioritize workload.
Ability to collaborate closely with others scientists and researchers from diverse backgrounds
Deep interest in computational genomics

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

Sitting in place at computer for long periods of time with extensive keyboarding/dexterity.
Occasionally use a telephone.
Rarely writing by hand.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Some work may be performed in a laboratory or field setting.

The expected pay range for this position is $80,148 to 99,773 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources at stanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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