Staff Scientist – Biostatistics / Biomathematics Program (KS22388), Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA

About Us:

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home of three Nobel laureates, is an independent, nonprofit research institution dedicated to the development and advancement of biomedical research to eliminate cancer and other potentially fatal diseases. Recognized internationally for its pioneering work in bone-marrow transplantation, the Center’s four scientific divisions collaborate to form a unique environment for conducting basic and applied science. The Hutchinson Center, in collaboration with its clinical and research partners, the University of Washington and Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center, is the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in the Pacific Northwest. Join us and make a difference.

Responsibilities:

A well-established research program in the Biostatistics/Biomathematics Program in the Public Health Sciences and Clinical Research Divisions at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is interested in developing novel statistical/computational methods for genomic research.  The program is recruiting a Staff Scientist to work on development of methodologies and implementations of novel algorithms for statistical genetics and their applications to bone marrow transplantation research and population-based research.  The Staff Scientist will work with the principal investigator and a team of quantitative scientists in the group, and will foster collaborations with investigators from Clinical Sciences and Molecular Biology.

Major Duties:

• Develop and design new research methodologies for assessing genetic associations with time-varying phenotypes (time-to-event phenotypes and repeatedly measured phenotypes) arising from clinical follow-up studies
• Develop and design statistical methodologies for assessing genome-wide associations with changes of gene expression, copy number changes, and LOH
• Identify, design, and implement novel computational algorithms for newly developed methodologies
• Analyze experimental data, make decisions about follow up experiments, troubleshoot technical problems, and develop strategies for problem resolution
• Collaborate with clinical investigators and molecular biologists in applications of the new methods
• Develop protocols and perform statistical and computer assisted data analyses
• Prepare written progress reports for oral presentations of findings at laboratory meetings, conferences, and for publication
• Assist with the contribution to and compilation of data for publication and grant proposals
• Maintain research data, and provide information per requests
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications:

A PhD with significant experience or postdoctoral training in:  statistics, statistical genetics, biostatistics, applied mathematics, computational mathematics, physics, or equivalent.  Four or more years of experience in a related area is required, as are the following qualifications:

 
• Working experience in the fields of statistical applications to genetics and computational statistics
• Working experiences with commonly used statistical packages (SAS, SPSS, S+, R), and also with programming languages (C/C++, Java, Matlab)
• Working experiences with handling and processing high dimensional data
• Ability to organize work and think independently and collaboratively
• Ability to develop creative approaches to develop new methods and new design
• Ability to work will independently  and collaboratively in a team working environment

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule:

Full time position
Salary DOE + Excellent benefits

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please submit a formal cover letter, CV, and contact information for three professional references to:

Kyle Snell
Human Resources, J1-105
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
P.O. Box 19024
Seattle, WA 98109

Fax:  206-667-4051
Email:  ksnell@fhcrc.org  

Please refer to position number KS-22388
Electronic submissions are preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance are equal opportunity employers, committed to workforce diversity.