Founded in 1811, Massachusetts General Hospital is the third-oldest general hospital in the country, and the oldest and largest in New England. The 907-bed medical center offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. The largest teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, MGH is on the cutting edge of patient care, research and medical education. It is the largest nongovernment employer in the city of Boston, with more than 21,500 employees.
MGH is among the leading medical institutions continuously recognized by U.S. News & World Report's annual honor roll of America's best hospitals. In 2009, MGH ranked fifth nationally, with MGH Psychiatry ranking first in that specialty for the 14th consecutive year. MGH has been named to the list since the publication began conducting the survey in 1990.
In 2008, MGH again was named a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association. The Magnet Recognition Program recognizes health care organizations that provide the best in nursing care and uphold the tradition of excellence in professional nursing practice. MGH was the first Massachusetts hospital to earn the Magnet designation in 2003.
MGH has repeatedly been named an employer of choice. Most recently, it was named to The Globe 100, a list of the top employers in Massachusetts compiled by The Boston Globe.
A career with MGH means you'll be part of a rich legacy of providing top-quality patient care and an integral part of ensuring that our success continues. MGH is accessible by several MBTA lines. Our benefits and perks are outstanding and include health/dental insurance, a retirement plan, 403b, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, childcare center and a fitness center. For more information, please visit us at http://www.mghcareers.org .
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer.
Position: Bioinformatics Specialist, Autism Genomics / Molecular Genetics
Job Description: The Neurogenetics Unit in the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Human Genetic Research (CHGR) invites applications for a full-time Bioinformatics / Computational Genetics position to support studies examining the genomics of autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders in the lab of Dr. James Gusella, Director of the CHGR. A highly motivated individual is needed to support efforts in the analysis of whole genome sequencing and genotyping data. The candidate will conduct multi-disciplinary collaborative research of the most recent high throughput genomics data available in the field. The candidate will interact directly with investigators in the CHGR, Harvard Medical School, and the Broad Institute to develop an analysis pipeline for ongoing data collection. The candidate will be responsible for independently conducting high quality analysis of various datasets. This position is ideal for candidates interested in the interface between computational science and medicine, offering a unique opportunity to interact with leaders in both fields in a dynamic environment with strong career development potential.
Qualifications: Outstanding candidates will have a minimum of a Bachelors degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related field. Masters degree preferred. A strong background in programming and statistics is required. Previous experience in genome assembly, multiple-sequence alignment, and / or next-generation sequencing analysis is preferred. Outstanding new graduates may also be considered. Candidate will need good communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with all levels of staff and faculty. Excellent critical thinking skills and ability to work independently are essential. Flexible hours may be available.
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