Research Associate

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Biostatistics
United States MA Boston
bioinformatics.sph.harvard.edu/careers

Description

We seek a talented and highly motivated Bioinformatician to join our dynamic, collaborative team focused on high-throughput sequencing (HTS) applications. The ideal candidate will have experience analyzing and interpreting omics data, and is enthusiastic to share their expertise through the core’s consulting and education programs. The candidate will work as part of a team of bioinformaticians to develop and apply bioinformatics workflows to support both standard and custom data analysis for variant calling, transcriptomics, epigenomics and multi-omics projects. This role provides a unique and rewarding opportunity to support and train world-class researchers and to make a profound impact on human health.


Qualifications

Doctoral degree in biological sciences, statistics or related computational field (eg. Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, Biostatistics or Biological Sciences) required, with working knowledge of molecular biology
At least 2 years of postdoctoral experience in academia or industry using a broad range of current bioinformatics approaches for common applications.
Expertise in at least one of the following HTS applications is required:
1. Whole genome or exome-sequencing
2. Transcriptomics (bulk, small or single cell RNA-seq)
3. Epigenomics (ChIP-seq or ATAC-seq)
Demonstrable ability to apply statistical approaches to analyze data, interpret and present results
Excellent analytical and programming skills
Excellent communication and time management skills
A strong interest in sharing expertise and/or teaching


Start date

As soon as possible

How to Apply

Online or by email


Contact

Radhika Khetani