Computer Analyst I Job in San Francisco, California Us
Computer Analyst I
Reports to:
Jason G. Cyster, PhD
Investigator
Job Summary:
At the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), creativity and excellence are fundamental to our success. As one of the world's largest philanthropies, HHMI is a major force in advancing biomedical research and science education in the U.S. and beyond. We have an opportunity for a Computer Analyst to join one of our laboratories at the University of California in San Francisco, CA. The laboratory studies the behaviors of the immune cells that recognize and kill disease-causing microbes. The findings might eventually help people with immunological diseases or lead to better immunosuppressants for organ transplant patients.
As the Computer Analyst, you will write software to measure multiple parameters of 4-dimensional cell migration. You will use bioinformatics tools to analyze microarray and deep-sequencing data. You will also use computational approaches to identify family relationships and functionally important regions of immune genes. Aa part of a dynamic team, you will interact laboratory members analyzing data from wet-bench experiments. The Computer Analyst must have strong data analysis skills and be familiar with relational databases.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Write software to quantitate multiple parameters of 4-dimensional cell migration. Use bioinformatics tools to analyze microarray and deep-sequencing data.
- Use computational approaches to identify family relationships and functionally important regions of immune genes.
- Maintain and improve lab databases.
- Interact with multiple laboratory members in the analysis of data from wet-bench experiments.
- Development of independent projects regarding quantitative aspects of immune cell migration, interaction and gene expression dynamics.
Preferred Qualifications:
- BS degree in an appropriate field of science or technology (e.g. joint Computer Science and Biology degree or Bioengineering degree) and research experience utilizing techniques/methods required by the position or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience with image analysis and/or biological sequence analysis a plus.
- Ability to set-up, administer, backup, and secure a linux based server.
- Ability to build a data analysis pipeline, consisting of output from existing programs and implementation of new algorithms using common languages/platforms (e.g. in perl, python, R, Matlab, C, C++, or Java).
- Ability to create relational databases for managing lab data (e.g. in MySQL or PostgreSQL) along with web-based front ends.
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal, project management skills and the ability to schedule and prioritize tasks
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to take initiative in problem solving.
- Experience with image analysis and/or biological sequence analysis a plus.
Additional Information:
Please include a cover letter and three references with your resume. Please include the job title "Comp Analyst 738" in the subject line.
To Apply
To apply for this position, please email or send your resume to:
Alecia K. Gongaware
Administrative Assistant II
Fax: 415-514-4250
E-mail: regionejobs@hhmi.org