Cambridge, MA: Biostatistician (genetic epi, statistical genetics), MIT Broad Institute-Genetic Analysis Platform

MIT - The Broad Institute
Title: BIOSTATISTICIAN
Skills: Please see description
Date: 10-23-2008
Location: Cambridge, MA
Area code: 617
Tax term: FULLTIME
Pay rate: TBD
Length:
Position ID: MIT-00005094
Dice ID: 10123933

Job description:
The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard seeks a BIOSTATISTICIAN, Broad Institute-Genetic Analysis Platform, to perform statistical genetic and epidemiologic analyses for the large-scale genotype-phenotype NHLBI CARe project. Will serve as primary data analyst guided by phenotype experts in the CARe project and statistical analysis from Broad; use existing tools and identify where new tools are needed to perform required analyses; interact closely with many external investigators; and develop and implement novel analytical tools and processes to serve the changing demands of the CARe project.
REQUIREMENTS: a Ph.D. or master's degree in statistical genetics, genetic epidemiology, or related fiel; experience analyzing large, complex datasets; solid knowledge of standard statistical and statistical software packages (e.g., SAS and R); and familiarity with genetic packages such as PLINK and Haploview. Knowledge of bioinformatics tools required. Must be able to use UNIX operating system in a NT/Windows environment. Ability to identify data issues, present problems, and implement solutions expected. Should be capable of communicating technical concepts clearly, concisely, and understandably to non-statistical colleagues. Ability to work on several projects simultaneously in a highly collaborative biotechnology and high-throughput research environment required.

Interested applicants may apply online at http://www.broad.mit.edu/info/careers/ and reference job number MIT-00005094. Please indicate that you located this position on Dice.com. EOE.

PROFILE: the Broad Institute was founded to empower scientists of all kinds to work together on difficult, diverse, critical genomic and biomedical challenges. The Institute offers comprehensive benefits including:

* Competitive pay
* Medical, dental, life insurance plans
* 401(k) plan with matching contributions
* Tuition assistance plan
* Four weeks of vacation after one year
* T-Pass subsidy program
Travel required: none
Telecommute: no

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