Staff Scientist; Computational – Connectome - Genetics

Position: Staff Scientist (Computational – Connectome) - Genetics
Location: St. Louis

* Assists with grant preparation and reporting (writing methods, results, and making figures for papers).
* Following instructions and discussions with the principal investigator, and lab members write methods sections and figures for research papers where the analysis is used in the manuscript.
* Search literature and identify code and statistical tools for developing image analysis pipelines.
* Develops new code in python at PEP8 standards for solving problems toward creating neural connectome maps (all codes should be written by PEP8 standards and of quality to provide it freely available to the community via bitbucket).
* Backup code on bitbucket and oversee the revision of the code to integrate with other algorithms.
* Algorithm development initially will involve solving problems such as:
(1) base calling of in situ nucleotide imaging data;  (2) cell segmentation;  (3) registration of spots representing nucleotides;
(4) drift correction using a fiducial;
(5) assembly of counts files of combinatorial barcodes;
(6) the interpretation of barcodes as a given neuron in specific x, y, z coordinates.
* Organizes the data on the lab cluster according to lab protocols and standards every week.
* Keeping of careful records for sequencing runs and sample names for each project.
* Training on and overseeing the formatting and cleaning of the data to make it publicly available according to the requirements of the NIH and NSF and paper journals.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
* Exceptional commitment to upholding the collaborative ethos of the Cremins laboratory.
* Strong skills in verbal and written communication with a dedication to open transparent communication with mentors and peers .
* Demonstrated ability to handle daily laboratory challenges with a dedication to the values of reconciliation, unity, mutual honor, and respect.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, independent thinking, and a desire to work in a complex and high-energy environment with honor and respect shown to all lab members across rank and the PI.
* Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
* Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
* Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
* WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
* WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

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