Post Doctoral Fellow
- Employer
- Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research
- Location
- Frederick, MD, USA
- Start date
- May 13, 2019
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- Discipline
- Engineering, Software Engineer, Information Technology, Database Administration, Software Development, Science/R&D, Biomedical Sciences
- Required Education
- Doctorate/PHD/MD
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- BioCapital
Job Details
KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with scientific experts to determine key focus areas for rare disease informatics
- Review literature, research websites and data sources to identify data sets of interest
- Work with the development team to build use cases and prioritize informatics tasks
- Identify and/or develop algorithms to answer specific research questions such as determining genotype/phenotype correlations
- Document approaches and processes clearly and comprehensively
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Possession of a doctoral degree in computer science, Math or Biomedical Science or a related field from an accredited college or university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education). Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
- No Experience is required beyond the educational requirements
- Demonstrated ability to research and critically review data required for understanding of disease mechanisms
- Experience in determining genotype/phenotype correlations and clinical impact of genomic variants
- Ability to self-direct with little or abstract day-to-day instruction
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills / ability to document and communicate complex scientific concepts for a variety of audiences
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with analyzing NGS datasets
- Experience with determining disease prevalence and incidence rates
- Experience with web and database technologies
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) | Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) | Drug Free Workplace (DFW)
Company
A rewarding career with global impact
Whether you’re an expert in your field or just starting out, we have a career opportunity for you. We’re always looking for people to join us in fulfilling the mission of the Frederick National Laboratory: discovery, innovation, and success in the biomedical sciences.
Our team of 2,400+ scientists, technicians, administrators, and support staff work at the forefront of basic, translational, and preclinical science, with a focus on cancer, AIDS, and other infectious diseases.
We collaborate with colleagues across the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and others throughout the National Institutes of Health. We also engage with extramural investigators in academia, government and industry.
Your path to joining our team begins with the desire to work for the only national laboratory dedicated to biomedical research. Our employees share a common desire to help make a difference in cancer research and public health concerns. As you search for a career that fits your education, skills, and abilities, explore the core values that guide us and emphasize work-life balance.
Discover why joining the Frederick National Laboratory team could be the most important career step you take
- Website
- https://frederick.cancer.gov/
- Phone
- 301-846-1000
- Location
-
8560 Progress Drive
Frederick
MD
21701
US
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