Computational Science Analyst - Mitra Lab

Job OverviewAsegúrese de enviar su solicitud rápidamente para maximizar sus posibilidades de ser considerado para una entrevista.Lea la descripción completa del puesto a continuación.Title:Computational Science Analyst - Mitra LabOrganization:Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryLocation:Cold Spring Harbor, NY, USACold Spring Harbor Laboratory is currently seeking a Computational Science Analyst with expertise in big image data, to work on a petabyte?scale data set of histological brain image volumes in the Brain Architecture Project in the Mitra lab.The position provides an opportunity to apply and further develop big data analytics skills in a cutting?edge neuroscience project to map and understand neural circuit architecture in whole brains.The successful candidate should be comfortable working in a Linux environment and distributed/networked computation, and be able to participate in maintaining and growing a large storage and compute cluster.In order to understand how brains work, we need to understand their circuit connectivity.After a century of research this knowledge remains incomplete, so multiple research groups are now targeting this knowledge gap to fundamentally advance our understanding of brain function.The Brain Architecture Project is a collaborative effort aimed at creating an integrated resource containing knowledge about nervous system architecture in multiple species.Currently the project is focused on analyzing large data sets of mouse and marmoset brains (>** brains, each with >100 Gigavoxels of image data) to obtain comprehensive whole brain circuit maps.The candidate will participate in an exciting fundamental neuroscience science project, while undertaking advances in machine vision/learning in a big data environment using methods that are competitive in both academic and industrial environments.Position ResponsibilitiesBuild efficient, flexible, extensible, and scalable analysis pipelines for the project data.Familiarity with multimodal registration of high?resolution image data.Develop and translate algorithms (image processing) that integrate into working prototype code and existing informatics pipelines.Experience detecting and summarizing neuronal processes and cell bodies from microscopy image data a plus.Create algorithms and heuristics to extract information from large image data sets using machine learning and implement into software and scripts.Maintain and enhance web?based data visualization and annotation pipelines for scalability and reliability.Mine and organize data sets of both structured and unstructured data, with experience working with SQL as well as NoSQL databases.Ability to code effortlessly and efficiently in MATLAB and Python.Familiarity with web frameworks including Angular and fluency in JavaScript a plus.Position RequirementsBachelor’s degree in a quantitative field such as bioinformatics, statistics, computer science, physics, mathematics, or biology, and at least 1 year experience working in an academic or commercial environment on bioinformatics problems.Compensation and BenefitsThe salary range for this role is $67,** - $77,**.Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs.Visit our CSHL Benefits sites to learn more.EEO StatementCSHL is an EO/AA Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status.xcskxlj VEVRAA Federal Contractor.#J-***-Ljbffr

Ability to code effortlessly and efficiently in MATLAB and Python. Familiarity with web frameworks including Angular and fluency in JavaScript a plus. Position Requirements Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field such as bioinformatics, statistics, computer science, physics, mathematics, or biology, and at least 1 year experience working in an academic or commercial environment on bioinformatics problems.

Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our CSHL Benefits sites to learn more. EEO Statement CSHL is an EO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. xcskxlj VEVRAA Federal Contractor. #J-*****-Ljbffr