DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience studying genome instability, structural variant signatures, or copy number evolution in a cancer context.
• Experience with multi-species or comparative genomics analyses.
• Experience with single-cell and/or spatial omics data analysis.
• Familiarity with workflow management systems (e.g., Snakemake, Nextflow, WDL).
• Experience with or interest in clinical translation or biomarker development in a research setting.
• Experience with computational histopathology or integration of imaging data with genomics.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience, in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field. Experience may be from academic or industry settings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Demonstrated experience in cancer genomics, including analysis of somatic alterations (SNVs, CNVs, and/or SVs) from NGS data.
• Proficiency in Python and/or R for data analysis and pipeline development.
• Experience working in a Linux/HPC environment, including job scheduling with Slurm or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive projects forward with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Substantial experience with MS Office and analytical programs.
• Ability to prioritize workload.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Sitting in place at computer for long periods of time with extensive keyboarding/dexterity.
• Occasionally use a telephone.
• Rarely writing by hand.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Some work may be performed in a laboratory or field setting.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

The expected pay range for this position is $108,002 to $128,138 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.