Collaborate with SEA-AD and SEA-AD IAC members and outside investigators to ensure community multiomic datasets are re-processed, their metadata is harmonized, and relevant secondary data types are obtained (e.g. whole genome sequencing, nuclear imaging, or blood based biomarkers)
Adapt existing or develop novel computational tools to rigorously quantify changes in cell types in Alzheimers disease across community datasets
Associate gene expression and chromatin accessibility changes with relevant and available donor metadata or secondary data types
Compare cell type changes across disease progression between studies regions to identify common early changes that may inform biomarkers
Interact with scientists from diverse backgrounds and perspectives to design analytical approaches and refine computational strategies
Work with experimental scientists to design experiments to validate predictions of disease function
Participate in a highly interactive and multidisciplinary environment
Publish and present findings in peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences
Requirements
Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Computational Neuroscience, Computer Science, Applied Math, or related field; or equivalent combination of degree and experience
Fluency programming in Python in high performance computing
Fluency with version control systems (e.g. Git/Github)
Familiarity with analysis of RNA-sequencing or related data types
Experience with modeling disease or developmental trajectories, or related computational studies (preferred)
Additional experience in computational analysis and statistical assessment of biological datasets in other modalities such as spatial statistics, ATAC-seq analysis, computational anatomy, or related fields (preferred)
Previous work on studying Alzheimers disease or other neurodegenerative diseases (preferred)
Familiarity with additional programming languages (e.g., R) (preferred)
Experience with GPU-based deep learning (preferred)
Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Strong publication track record
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
401k plan
Paid time off
Job title
Scientist I – Integrative Analysis, SEA-AD, Community Multiomics Datasets
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