GENETICS & GENOMICS PROGRAMMER AND DATA ANALYST School of Medicine Genetics Molecular Medicine

Boston University

Boston, MA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Alzheimer's, Analysis Skills, Computer Programming, DNA, Data Analysis, Data Sets, Demographics, Disease, Genetic Medicine, Genetic Programming, Genetics, Genomics, High Throughput, Military, Molecular Medicine, Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), Perl Programming Language, Proteomics, Python Programming/Scripting Language, R Programming Language, Risk, Risk Analysis, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Boston, MA
POSTED
9 days ago

GENETICS & GENOMICS PROGRAMMER AND DATA ANALYST, School of Medicine, Genetics, Molecular Medicine

Category

Boston University Medical Campus --> Professional

Job Location

Boston, MA, United States

Tracking Code

26500467230703

Posted Date

7/6/2026

Salary Grade

Grade 47

Expected Hiring Range Minimum

$62,525.00

Expected Hiring Range Maximum

$81,175.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University''s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

In a highly collaborative environment, the successful applicant will:

  • Implement various computational frameworks/analysis strategies for multiple ongoing and emerging genetics and genomics projects in Alzheimer disease, substance use disorders, and age-related macular degeneration involving high-throughput, next generation sequencing (NGS) datasets (e.g. DNA-genome, transcriptomic, epigenomic, and proteomics data).
  • Direct the development and maintenance of genome-wide association and genomic analysis pipelines and the implementation of various analysis strategies.
  • Under the guidance of a faculty supervisor, carry out risk prediction analyses utilizing genetic, clinical, demographic, and other risk factor data.
  • Respond to requests for analysis from faculty, postdocs, and collaborators; and collaborate with them in interpretation of data, and in the preparation of manuscripts, grants, and presentations.
  • Train students, postdocs and faculty in pipeline use; and test and utilize new software and tools, modifying them as needed to adapt to specific research needs.
  • Prepare tables and figures for manuscripts that report results from data analyses.

Required Skills

Strong programming and analytic skills in R and Python or Perl, strong scientific writing skills, and three years relevant work or graduate education experience. Biological/Statistical knowledge preferred but not required.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

About the Company

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Boston University

Boston University is one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world today, with two primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world. As a Boston University employee you will be part of a dynamic community where every individual is valued. You'll reap the rewards of being on a college campus, such as direct access to the heart of the education and research community and a myriad of opportunities to help create a positive impact on our students' educational experiences. Education thrives in Boston, and working here – at one of the largest employers in the city – will give you the opportunity to contribute to our mission and work with some of the most experienced educators and staff in the nation.

COMPANY SIZE
1 to 9 employees
INDUSTRY
Education
WEBSITE
http://www.bu.edu/