03/11/2013
Lieber Institute for Brain Development
Company Information: The Lieber Institute for Brain Development, a non-profit biomedical research organization in operation since 2010, is the only institution in the world focused exclusively on understanding the neurodevelopmental origins of schizophrenia and related complex behavioral disorders. The mission of the institute is translate this understanding into novel treatments that improve the lives of affected individuals. The Institute was conceived from the realization that a new approach is needed to fully exploit current and unprecedented opportunities to help affected individuals and their families. We aim to reshape the research landscape by providing new tools for scientific discovery and new approaches to building the partnerships essential for achieving our ambitious mission. The Lieber Institute is located in a brand new state-of-the-art facility on the medical campus of the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD, with which it is formally affiliated.

Position Title: Biostatistician

Duties & Responsibilities: Primarily analyze genomic and clinical data, as well as provide analytic support for our programs in clinical science and neuroimaging, molecular genetics, next generation sequencing and stem cell biology.

Position Qualifications: • Master’s degree in statistics, bioinformatics, computational biology, or a related field. • Proficiency in R, particularly the Bioconductor software suite • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Salary Range: Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Benefits: Excellent benefits package

Web Site: www.libd.org

Application Address: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three references to: andrew.jaffe@libd.org. The Lieber Institute is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace, and qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the USA.

Contact Email: Andrew Jaffe

Application Deadline: 09/01/2013