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Staff Scientist (Time-Limited) – Neurosurgery

  • Full Time
  • Anywhere

Washington University in St Louis

Washington University in St Louis is seeking a Staff Scientist (Time-Limited) in Neurosurgery, a full-time, on-site role based in the United States for a skilled bioinformatics professional ready to advance computational research into the genomic basis of human disease.

About the Role

As a Staff Scientist (Time-Limited) in Neurosurgery at Washington University in St Louis, you will join a research laboratory focused on building novel computational approaches and applying cutting-edge single-cell (epi)genomic methods. The team's mission is to deepen our understanding of how genes are regulated across human diseases, with a particular emphasis on brain tumors and neuropsychiatric conditions. This is a full-time position scheduled at 40 hours per week, located in the US, and is not a remote role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement original computational tools and analytical methods to study gene regulation.
  • Apply advanced single-cell and epigenomic techniques to investigate disease mechanisms in brain tumors and neuropsychiatric disorders.
  • Analyze and interpret complex genomic datasets to generate biologically meaningful insights.
  • Contribute bioinformatics expertise across the laboratory's research projects and collaborative efforts.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience as a bioinformatics programmer with strong, hands-on technical ability.
  • A broad working knowledge of computational biology and data-driven research methods.
  • Familiarity with single-cell and epigenomic data analysis is highly valued.
  • Ability to work effectively within a collaborative, discovery-focused laboratory environment.

About Washington University in St Louis

Washington University in St Louis is a leading research institution where scientists pursue innovative, high-impact work across medicine and the life sciences. Its Neurosurgery research community brings together computational and experimental expertise to translate genomic discovery into a better understanding of human disease.

How to Apply

Ready to contribute to meaningful research in computational genomics? Submit your application for the Staff Scientist (Time-Limited) - Neurosurgery position at Washington University in St Louis through the official listing.

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