Lead-Bioinformatics Researcher Scientist

The Lead-Bioinformatics Research Scientist takes a lead role in data analysis, data visualization, statistical analysis, experimental design, database development, mathematical modeling, and novel method development. Working independently, provides bioinformatics analysis for investigators and communicates analytical process and results.The laboratory of Dr. Octavio Ramilo is seeking a highly motivated Bioinformatics scientist to analyze large NGS data sets from clinical and translational studies of pediatric respiratory virus infections. The scientist will work in an interdisciplinary team of research scientists, clinical researchers, and clinicians working together to solve some of the most challenging questions in pediatric infectious diseases. The lab uses NGS technologies, multiplexed cytokine analysis, and large clinical datasets to define immune responses to pediatric respiratory pathogens from the first post-natal exposure and follow how early life exposures dictate subsequent exposures and vaccinations. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of RNA-seq, single-cell NGS analysis, and large data set analysis with a background in immunology, infectious diseases, or related fields.Job Responsibilities:Lead data analysis and deliver high-quality results by formulating advanced and/or new analytical approaches with the available data to address challenging data analysis questions.Deliver data files, and document the analytical process. Participate in manuscript preparation at project's conclusion.Establish and document protocols or best practices for common research tasks.Recommend ideas to automate or improve existing analysis methods and implement the improvement.Evaluate and test new methods and technologies. Develop reusable code and pipeline. Participate in redistribution and education of novel methods to research community when required.Lead and participate in the department's developmental projects and interdepartmental team projects. Act as a project manager when required.Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.Maintain regular and predictable attendance.Minimum Education and/or Training:Bachelor's degree in bioinformatics, cheminformatics, statistics/computer science (with a background in biological sciences or chemistry) or related field.Master's degree or PhD preferred.Minimum Experience:Minimum Requirement: Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant post-degree work in bioinformatics, cheminformatics, statistics/computer science (with a background in biological sciences or chemistry).Experience Exception: Master's degree with 8+ years of relevant post-degree experience (OR) PhD with 5+ years of relevant post-degree experience.Substantial experience in at least one programming or scripting language and at least one statistical package, with R preferred.

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