Computational Science Analyst I - Bioinformatics Shared Resource (BSR)
Wednesday 7th August 2024
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Organization Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Location Cold Spring Harbor, NY, USA
Title Computational Science Analyst I - Bioinformatics Shared Resource (BSR)
URL https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cshl/jobs/4604040/computational-science-analyst-i-bioinformatics-core?keywords=core&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Closing date Feb 02, 2025
Description Position Description
The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) Cancer Center seeks a highly motivated and collaborative scientist to assist in genomic sequence data analysis and integrating novel bioinformatics tools for the Bioinformatics Shared Resource (BSR). CSHL is renowned for advancing cancer research through genomics approach which promotes better understanding of cancer development and its potential therapeutics. The successful candidate will directly report to the Manager of the BSR, and will have opportunities to develop expertise in highly-demanded bioinformatics pipelines, engage in latest sequencing technology analysis, collaborate with experts in basic cancer research/therapeutics, and join strong community of computational scientists with AI background.
Position Responsibilities
The BSR collaborates with CSHL scientists on projects related to cancer, neural circuitry, evolution, and plant biology. Recent projects include:
Designing new models of pancreatic cancer for diagnostic/treatments in pre-clinical and clinical setting
Identifying potential non-coding RNAs as biomarkers and targeted therapy in breast and brain cancers
Developing cutting-edge technologies, including long-read, single-cell sequencing, and spatial genomics
Position Requirements
Education: B.S in a bioinformatics-related field (e.g., Bioinformatics, Biology, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Data Science) with a strong background in basic biology and computational methods.
Skills and experience:
The candidate must be fluent in one or more programming languages (Python, R, Perl, etc) and comfortable using UNIX-based high-performance computer clusters.
The candidate must have minimum of 1 year experience working with one of standard sequencing pipelines including RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, or ChIP-seq.
The candidate with biostatistics and good communication skills in a non-computational biology setting is highly preferred.
Additional desirable skills include familiarity with: database and web server management.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply:
Come join our team, and we’ll match your excitement for bioinformatics with our interest in developing best practices for advancing diverse biological disciplines. Please submit an online application here: Computational Science Analyst I - Bioinformatics Shared Resource Position 1208. We look forward to reviewing your application.
Environment
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned biomedical research institution in New York. It has shaped contemporary biomedical research and is the home of eight Nobel Prize laureates. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory provides a highly dynamic and interactive research environment and also a unique opportunity of timely exposure to advances in various biomedical research fields and of interaction with a broad range of researchers from all over the world through its renowned Meetings and Courses program. We believe that science is for everyone. We have had researchers with a variety of backgrounds and believe in the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Compensation and Benefits
Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our CSHL Benefits sites to learn more. The salary range for this role is $67,600.00 - $78,000.00. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity).
CSHL is an EO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor