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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Bioinformatician to join our interdisciplinary team focused on advancing biological and medical research through computational analysis. As a Bioinformatician, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining computational pipelines and tools to analyze large-scale biological datasets, such as genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, and metabolomic data. You will collaborate closely with biologists, clinicians, and data scientists to interpret complex data, generate hypotheses, and contribute to scientific publications and presentations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in biology, computer science, and statistics, with experience in programming and data analysis. You will be expected to stay current with the latest bioinformatics methodologies and technologies, and to apply best practices in data management, reproducibility, and documentation. Your work will play a crucial role in driving discoveries in areas such as personalized medicine, drug development, disease research, and evolutionary biology. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and be able to communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This position offers opportunities for professional growth, interdisciplinary collaboration, and making a tangible impact on scientific and medical advancements.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Develop and maintain bioinformatics pipelines for data analysis
- Analyze and interpret large-scale biological datasets
- Collaborate with researchers to design experiments and analyze results
- Document workflows and ensure reproducibility of analyses
- Stay updated with latest bioinformatics tools and technologies
- Present findings to scientific and non-scientific audiences
- Contribute to scientific publications and grant applications
- Manage and organize biological data in secure databases
- Provide bioinformatics support and training to team members
- Troubleshoot and optimize computational workflows
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Master’s or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or related field
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Perl
- Experience with NGS data analysis and relevant software tools
- Strong understanding of molecular biology and genetics
- Familiarity with statistical analysis and data visualization
- Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with Linux/Unix environments
- Knowledge of database management and cloud computing is a plus
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What bioinformatics tools and pipelines have you developed or used?
- Describe your experience with NGS data analysis.
- How do you ensure reproducibility in your analyses?
- Can you provide examples of interdisciplinary collaborations?
- What programming languages are you most comfortable with?
- How do you stay updated with new bioinformatics technologies?
- Describe a challenging data analysis problem you solved.
- What is your experience with data visualization in bioinformatics?
- How do you handle large and complex biological datasets?
- What role do you see bioinformatics playing in personalized medicine?
