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created by Geraldine_VdAuwera
on 2014-11-24
We're advertising this job on behalf of our colleagues in the cancer analysis team. See the overview below the fold. If you're interested, please message me (@Geraldine_VdAuwera) or apply on the Broad's careers page (search for job requisition number 1591).
Please note that this job requires on-site presence (no remote work) and Broad cannot offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity.
Part-time opportunity to make a contribution to The Cancer Genome Atlas, a project with global impact in the search for a cure for cancer. Work with world-class researchers at the Broad Institute to publish large datasets generated by computational algorithms. Assist with development and maintenance of automated pipelines.
Part-time twice a week, on-site at the Broad Institute.
- Assist cancer genome analysts in preparing data submissions to make available to the TCGA research community.
- Generate automated data submissions for the TCGA research community.
- Identify and address technical issues with automated pipelines.
- Extend the functionality of automated pipelines.
- Assist with documentation of automated pipelines.
- Work with project managers to ensure that requirements and timelines are being met.
- Work with engineers on process or design issues
- Bachelor Degree or currently enrolled in a Bachelor Degree program. Computer Science, Computational Biology, or Bioinformatics preferred
- Proficiency in linux or other unix flavor
- Python experience a big plus
- Knowledge of web services a plus
- Prior involvement or interest in genomics a plus
- Excellent communication skills