Computational Biologist, Entry Jobs

Department Overview:

CEDAR is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. We at CEDAR are dedicated to promoting inclusion and multiculturalism to build a successful organization by having outstanding researchers of diverse backgrounds work together on multiple projects. We encourage high-risk, high-reward research projects because defeating cancer requires unproven, out-of-the-box thinking. Our research is milestone driven to ensure that each project is fulfilling its stated goals.

Every Knight Cancer employee is expected to embody our guiding principles:

• We act BOLDLY—Breakthroughs require pushing the boundaries of science, exploring new frontiers, and thinking differently
• We SUPPORT each other—Respect leads to trust, which leads to excellence
• We work as a CONNECTED team—We must leverage our collective brain power to conquer cancer because no one individual can do it alone

Function/Duties of Position:

• Coordinate with project team members
• Access, store, and document raw data
• Clean and manage metadata
• Meet publication requirements, including data and code repositing

• Develop novel analyses and visualizations
• Adapt existing resources as needed to meet project needs
• Sample/sequencing quality control assessment
• Implement existing analytic packages and workflows

• Present at regular team meetings
• Support manuscript preparation
• Clear code documentation
• Support grant writing efforts

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to learn new and innovative processes quickly
• Bachelor's in Computational Biology or related field OR Equivalent combination of training and experience
• Familiar with R, Python, and shell scripting
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationships
• Utilize and adapt existing analytic packages and workflows
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks at one time
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in (Bio)informatics, or (Bio)statistics, or computer science
• Familiarity with inherited and acquired variant calling
• Understanding evolutionary principles
• Previous experience managing and processing research data/files
• Experience with cluster computing
• Familiarity with SQL

Additional Details:All are welcome: Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or [email protected].
As an organization devoted to the health and well-being of people in Oregon and beyond, OHSU requires its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.