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Principal Scientist - Bioinformatics
Posted 17 days ago
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Our client, a leading research institution, is seeking a highly accomplished Principal Scientist in Bioinformatics to join their fully remote, cutting-edge scientific research and development team. This senior role demands exceptional expertise in computational biology, data analysis, and algorithm development to drive novel research projects. You will lead complex bioinformatics initiatives, mentor junior scientists, and collaborate with multidisciplinary research groups to extract meaningful insights from large-scale biological datasets. The ideal candidate will possess a strong publication record and a proven ability to translate research findings into actionable scientific advancements.
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Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute advanced bioinformatics research projects using cutting-edge computational methods.
- Develop and implement novel algorithms and pipelines for analyzing complex biological data (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, etc.).
- Analyze large-scale datasets to identify biological patterns, generate hypotheses, and drive scientific discovery.
- Collaborate closely with experimental biologists and clinicians to design experiments and interpret results.
- Mentor and guide junior scientists and research staff in bioinformatics techniques.
- Stay abreast of the latest advancements in bioinformatics, computational biology, and related fields.
- Contribute to grant writing and secure research funding.
- Present research findings at international conferences and publish in high-impact scientific journals.
- Manage computational resources and ensure data integrity and security.
- Develop and maintain collaborations with external research partners.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Computational Biology, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
- Minimum of 10 years of post-doctoral research experience in bioinformatics or computational biology.
- Extensive experience with programming languages (e.g., Python, R, Perl) and bioinformatics tools/databases.
- Proven track record of leading complex bioinformatics projects and a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
- Expertise in statistical analysis and machine learning techniques applied to biological data.
- Deep understanding of molecular biology, genomics, and related life sciences.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring abilities.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a remote research environment.
- Experience with high-performance computing environments.
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Principal Scientist, Bioinformatics
Posted 20 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly experienced and visionary Principal Scientist in Bioinformatics to lead critical research initiatives. This senior role is essential for driving innovation in genomic data analysis and computational biology, contributing to cutting-edge scientific discoveries. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere and collaborate with a world-class team of scientists and researchers. You will be instrumental in developing and implementing advanced computational approaches to interpret complex biological datasets, ultimately advancing our understanding of disease and therapeutic interventions.
Key Responsibilities:
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and execution of bioinformatics analyses for large-scale omics datasets (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, etc.).
- Develop novel algorithms, computational tools, and pipelines for biological data analysis and interpretation.
- Collaborate with experimental biologists, clinicians, and other researchers to define research questions and analytical strategies.
- Interpret complex biological data to identify key findings, generate hypotheses, and inform experimental design.
- Manage and mentor a team of bioinformatics scientists and analysts.
- Stay abreast of the latest advancements in bioinformatics, computational biology, and related fields.
- Contribute to the publication of research findings in high-impact scientific journals.
- Ensure the reproducibility and scalability of bioinformatics workflows.
- Manage data integrity, security, and storage for large biological datasets.
- Present research findings at scientific conferences and internal meetings.
- Engage with external collaborators and research institutions.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, or a closely related quantitative field.
- Minimum of 8 years of post-doctoral or industry experience in bioinformatics research.
- Demonstrated expertise in analyzing large-scale genomic and other omics datasets.
- Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in bioinformatics (e.g., Python, R, Perl, Bash).
- Extensive experience with bioinformatics tools, databases, and software packages.
- Strong understanding of statistical methods, machine learning, and data mining techniques relevant to biological data.
- Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) for large-scale data analysis is a plus.
- Proven leadership and project management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, remote research environment.
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