The successful candidate will be performing statistical modeling and analysis of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data for interpreting DNA typing results in Forensic Genetics (i.e., DNA mixtures, low-template DNA and degraded DNA). This position requires a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology, or other related computational and data science. The candidate should be an excellent R programmer comfortable working with large datasets and with DNA sequencing data. This position involves collaborative work in the Department of Biostatistics at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA, and in the Statistical Engineering Division and Applied Genetics Group at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, MD. Initial appointment for 1 year with the possibility of renewal based on satisfactory performance. An immediate start date would be ideal, but candidates who cannot start immediately will be considered as well. Interested candidates may send their CV and any questions they may have to Prof. Bruce Weir at bsweirATuw.edu. and Dr. Simone Gittelson at simone.gittelsonATnist.gov (note: replace AT with @).
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