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Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in
education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S.
News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing
education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked
nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in
2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban
campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks,
lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The
University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families,
generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of
health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
Posted Job Title
Genomics Data Analyst Associate
(Department of Neurodevelopment and Psychosis)
Job Profile Title
Database Technician
Job Description
Summary
Genomics Data Analyst Associate
The Developmental Neurogenomics Research Laboratory is devoted to the study of
brain and behavior throughout the lifespan. The Genomics Data Analyst Associate will oversee the collection, organization, and analysis of
large-scale genetic and genomic datasets relevant to human brain development and neurodevelopmental, psychiatric disorders.
Job
Description
The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is the oldest and one of the finest medical
schools in the United States. Penn is rich in tradition and heritage and at the same time consistently at the forefront of new developments
and innovations in medical education and research. Since its founding in 1765 the School has been a strong presence in the community and
prides itself on educating the leaders of tomorrow in patient care, biomedical research, and medical education. http://www.med.upenn.edu/.
Genomics Data Analyst Associate
Dr. Michael Gandal, MD PhD and the Developmental Neurogenomics Research Laboratory
(www.gandallab.org) are recruiting a Data Analyst to help investigators conduct
psychiatric genomic research examining the genetic influences of both normal and abnormal brain development. Psychiatric disorders are
increasingly understood as disorders of brain development, with substantial heritable genetic contributions, and our research seeks to
situate mental illness in this developmental genetic context. To do this, we perform large-scale genetic and genomic analyses of the human
brain using cutting edge genomic sequencing technologies including single cell and bulk RNA-sequencing, single molecule long-read
sequencing, methylation profiling, and chromatin accessibility assays. We leverage these data to build comprehensive maps of gene regulation
during human brain development, which we use to interpret the biological mechanisms underlying genetic risk for developmental
neuropsychiatric disorders. The position will draw on a wide range of skills and provide learning opportunities in diverse areas.
Responsibilities will include assisting with: acquisition and organization of large-scale genetic/genomic datasets relevant to psychiatric
disorders; implementation and maintenance of lab-specific bioinformatic workflows and pipelines for brain genomic data analyses on high
performance computing clusters; maintenance of regulatory documents and correspondence. Opportunities for data analysis and contributing to
manuscripts abound.
Qualifications
BA/BS degree and 0-1 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education
and experience required. The candidate must have a passion for science, strong organizational skills and attention to detail, and experience
with computer programming in at least 1 language (preferably R or Python). Preference of an educational background in Computational Biology,
Neuroscience, Engineering, Computer Science, or Biology/Premed with plans to pursue a graduate degree in computational biology,
neuroscience, genetics/genomics or medicine. Experience with the Unix/Linux operating system is a major asset. Above all, the applicant
should demonstrate strong motivation, teamwork, and excellent organizational skills.
Background check required. Position contingent
on funding.
Working Conditions
Office, Library, Computer Room; Requires extensive safety
Physical Effort
Typically
sitting at a desk or table; Occasional lifting 25 lb. or less
Job Location – City, State
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
$20.45 – $31.25
Hourly Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to
the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected
class.
Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the
background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
- Health, Life, and
Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance
benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care
and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. - Tuition: Take advantage of Penn’s exceptional tuition benefits. You, your
spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition
assistance at other institutions. - Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s
Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety
of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard. - Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time
away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or
injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be. - Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth
Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of
long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to
provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health
and are subject to underwriting. - Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as
they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care
for your health, your family, and your work-life balance. - Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of
resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally. - University Resources: As a member of the Penn
community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the
University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether
it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin
Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family
can enjoy many of these activities for free. - Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation
and mortgages, you’ll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free
and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as
new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks. - Flexible Work
Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal
commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures. - Penn Home Ownership
Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia,
which can be used for closing costs or home improvements. - Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on
qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your
household.
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennH
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