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Junior Bioinformatician - Department of Oncology - Georgetown University Medical Center

Job Overview

The Junior Bioinformatician in the Slingerland Laboratory has an essential role in assisting research in cell cycle regulation and PI3K signaling, affecting the productivity of federally funded research projects in the Lab and the ability to acquire further external funding for the lab and GUMC as a whole. 

They investigate novel pro-oncogenic roles of p27 in transcriptional regulation and epigenetics. Other projects pursue how estrogen receptor and NFKB pathways interact to link estrogens, obesity, inflammation, and breast cancer stem cells. As well, they perform a diverse array of bioinformatic analyses to support molecular biology, biochemical and mouse genetics experimental research. 

The Junior Bioinformatician also has an integral role in the everyday running of the lab in completing a host of bioinformatics related tasks and responsibilities.

Work Interactions

Reporting to and working directly with the Principal Investigator, the Junior Bioinformatician assists in establishing and assisting in executing bioinformatics analyses. They also receive instruction and mentorship from the more senior bioinformatics personnel in the lab.

As well, they assist with training junior lab members in bioinformatics-related expertise, as required by the PI, per Georgetown University policies and procedures.

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-workdesignation

Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree - preference for Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, and/or related fieldExperience as part of a research team in an academic setting - preference for 0-2 years and/or experience in basic molecular biology, mammalian cell cultureKnowledge of bioinformatics as applied to molecular biology, pipeline use and development, organizing and implementing complex research plans, analysis of data, and assistance with writing manuscripts for publication of findingsAbility to function independently to understand research design and to assist in analysis of bioinformatic data to interpret experimental resultsDiscretion and judgment in research activities within project scope and methodologiesExcellent organizational, written and oral communication skillsAbility to work as part of a team and to acquire new skills when neededKnowledge of cancer researchAbility to plan, organize and meet deadlinesHigh motivation and detail orientationExcellent communication skills (verbal and written), and ability to collaborate with othersAbility to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously and independentlyProven problem solving skills

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Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.