Research Opportunities - Medical Oncology

Position Summary
Cancer genomes present an interesting and exciting challenge to address how novel and recurrent somatic changes impact the development and progression of malignancy. The Gomez lab is focused on the analysis of high throughput genomic data and the application of bioinformatic techniques with the goal of improving cancer care and developing personalized medicine techniques.
Additionally, the Gomez lab has a particular focus on increasing the application of genomic tools and technologies to populations that are currently underrepresented in biomedicine. We firmly believe that everyone should benefit from the advances of precision medicine. We are dedicated to supporting equity in the application of medicine that is guided by advanced genomic technologies.
Our research projects have the potential to cover a wide range of topics. Currently, we are working on questions related to the etiology of blood cancers - specifically lymphoma and multiple myeloma. In our current projects, we are applying single cell genetic tools to describe the transcriptomic landscape of Hodgkin lymphoma. We are also using single cell sequencing technologies to understand the biological factors that contribute to the health disparities that are associated with African Americans and multiple myeloma.
We are committed to training all interested students and staff to use computational approaches to address the biological questions our lab is focused on. We are equally interested in trainees and staff with biology-focused or computer science-focused backgrounds. If you are interested in studying cancer and would like to address equity issues in cancer genomics, we would love to hear from you.

Job Description

For additional information, please see the faculty web page of Felicia Gomez, PhD: https://oncology.wustl.edu/people/felicia-i-gomez-phd/ .

Working Conditions

Positions in this lab are 100% dry with the possibility of remote work. All lab members will be given a cubicle on campus and will have the opportunity to interact with members of other computational labs.

Salary Range

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, genetics, computer science, math, or a related field.
• Comfort with command line interfaces and familiarity with one scripting language (Perl, Python, Ruby, etc.).
• Experience with statistics and data visualization packages (R, Python, etc.).
• Experience analyzing large data sets. Prior experience with sequencing data is a plus.
• Experience working in a cloud-computing environment is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Excellent record keeping and organizational skills.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree. Candidates with additional education and experience are encouraged to apply.

Grade

Salary Range

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ .

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected]  or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.