Research Scientist Role at Dignity Health USA
Dignity Health’s St. Joseph Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, is hiring a Research Scientist for a dynamic research job in genetics and computational biology. This role focuses on advancing neurodegeneration studies using cutting-edge genomics and multi-omics approaches.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Research Scientist I
- Location: St. Joseph Hospital & Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Department: Research
- Shift: Day (8 AM – 5 PM)
- Remote: No
- Hours/Week: 80
- Compensation: $43.10 – $64.11/hour
About Dignity Health:
Dignity Health, through St. Joseph Hospital, is a leading nonprofit healthcare organization committed to innovation, compassion, and humankindness. With over 2,300 clinics and 138 hospitals nationwide, Dignity Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually. St. Joseph Hospital is home to the renowned Barrow Neurological Institute and provides advanced care in neurology, neurosurgery, oncology, orthopedics, and more. Explore more research job offers.
Educational Requirements:
Ph.D. in Genetics, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Statistical Genetics, or related field
Key Responsibilities for Research Scientist Role:
- Conduct large-scale genetic studies, including GWAS and polygenic risk scoring
- Integrate multi-omics and single-cell transcriptomics data for disease mechanism insights
- Develop and implement bioinformatics pipelines and statistical genetics methods
- Prepare manuscripts, scientific reports, and presentations
- Train postdoctoral fellows, graduate, and undergraduate students
- Stay updated on advances in genetics, computational biology, and neurodegeneration research
Skills Required for Research Scientist Role:
- Expertise in GWAS, population genetics, or single-cell genomics
- Programming proficiency in R, Python, and Unix/Linux
- Experience with genetic analysis tools like PLINK, GCTA, METAL
- Familiarity with high-performance computing environments
- Knowledge of AI/ML applications in bioinformatics
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Benefits of the Research Scientist Role:
- Competitive salary within the $43.10 – $64.11/hour range
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
- Paid time off including holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and retirement plans (401k/403b)
- Work in a nationally recognized research and medical institution
- Career growth opportunities in a collaborative environment
