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U W-MADISON DIV. CONTINUING STUDIES Data Scientist in MADISON, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary: The Data Scientist will perform data processing and statistical analyses on genomic data sets for research projects in the Werling Lab in the Department of Genetics. The goal of the Werling Lab is to understand the roles of genetic variation and sex differences in brain development and the biological mechanisms that influence risk for neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders. The Werling Lab utilizes genetics and functional genomics data to discover the molecular and cellular impacts of genetic variation and sex-differential biology, both from humans and from mouse models. For this position, the Werling lab is seeking an independent worker with excellent analytical, organizational, and collaborative skills to be involved in routine data analyses and the development and implementation of genomics data processing and analysis workflows for various data modalities generated from human and mouse bulk tissue and single nuclei. The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) and the Werling lab are committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty, and staff. At CALS, we acknowledge that bias, prejudice, racism, and hate have historically occurred in many forms that cause significant and lasting harm to members of our community. We commit to taking actions each day toward a college that is inclusive and welcoming to all. Responsibilities: Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/F04E5C07672048BF