The Department of Biostatistics at the University of Washington currently has an outstanding opportunity for a Data Analyst. The Department of Biostatistics, through the Center for Biomedical Statistics and the Genetics Coordinating Center, is engaging in an increasing number of analyses of genetic data, mainly from human population samples. These data sets include whole-genome sets of single nucleotide polymorphism data from microarrays and next-generation sequencing, as well as a variety of phenotypic traits of medical importance. All of these data sets are characterized by large size and complex interaction structure. Care is needed in the management of these data and in applying new methods of statistical analyses. This position requires computational and statistical skills. A knowledge of genetic principles and terminology would be an advantage but not essential. The specific projects generating the data change from time to time but they usually address issues of human health: either the causes of human disease or the causes of response to pharmaceuticals. The projects are from academic, non-profit and industrial institutions. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide data analysis, programming, experimental design and reporting of results for statistical genetics/genomics projects, both independently and in collaboration with other staff of the Genetics Coordinating Center (GCC). These responsibilities involve the following activities: - Create, manipulate, and merge large and complex data sets. - Work with GCC faculty and staff to develop goals for data analysis and experimental design - Perform statistical data analysis of large data sets efficiently using parallel computing and other resources - Develop, package and document software for use by other GCC staff and others - Summarize and communicate results of analyses to GCC staff and clinical collaborators Requirements: Master?s degree in Biostatistics (or related field such as computer science or quantitative genetics), plus three years of related experience. Knowledge of or willingness to learn specialized statistical skills for projects relating to translational, genetic, or genomic research. Experienced in statistical software packages (e.g. SAS, R, STATA, S-Plus, SPSS) and knowledge of or demonstrated ability to learn specialized software packages for the analysis of genetic and genomic data. Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex genetic or medical research questions into statistical questions. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. More details and to apply: https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCate gory=jobprofile&szOrderID=90153