2,234 Lead Bioinformatics Scientist Genomics jobs in Kenya
Lead Bioinformatics Scientist (Genomics)
Posted 21 days ago
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Lead Bioinformatics Scientist - Genomics Research
Posted 16 days ago
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Lead Bioinformatics Scientist - Genomics Focus
Posted 20 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain sophisticated bioinformatics pipelines for high-throughput genomic and transcriptomic data analysis.
- Lead the design and execution of computational analyses for large-scale biological datasets.
- Apply statistical and machine learning methods to identify patterns, biomarkers, and genetic associations.
- Collaborate with experimental teams to interpret results and design follow-up studies.
- Mentor and supervise junior bioinformaticians and research staff.
- Present research findings at scientific conferences and contribute to manuscript preparation.
- Evaluate and implement new bioinformatics tools and technologies.
- Ensure the reproducibility and scalability of computational workflows.
- Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
- A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in bioinformatics, with a strong focus on genomics and transcriptomics.
- Demonstrated expertise in programming languages such as Python, R, and shell scripting.
- Experience with next-generation sequencing (NGS) data analysis platforms and tools (e.g., GATK, STAR, HISAT2).
- Proficiency in statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization techniques.
- Proven ability to manage and mentor research teams.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience presenting to diverse audiences.
- Experience working in a remote research environment is highly beneficial.
- Track record of scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Remote Lead Bioinformatics Scientist - Genomics
Posted 11 days ago
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Essential duties will encompass:
- Leading the analysis of complex genomic datasets to identify disease-associated genes and pathways.
- Developing and optimizing computational tools and algorithms for high-throughput sequencing data analysis.
- Designing and executing bioinformatics workflows for variant calling, genotyping, and comparative genomics.
- Interpreting results in the context of biological mechanisms and experimental design.
- Collaborating with experimental teams to guide study design and data interpretation.
- Presenting research findings at scientific conferences and publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
- Managing cloud computing resources and ensuring efficient data storage and processing.
- Providing technical leadership and mentorship to a team of bioinformatics researchers.
- Staying current with the rapidly evolving field of genomics and bioinformatics.
The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Genetics, or a related quantitative field, with at least 8 years of post-doctoral research experience focusing on genomic data analysis. Demonstrated expertise in programming languages such as Python and R, and proficiency with bioinformatics tools and databases (e.g., GATK, Samtools, ENSEMBL, UCSC Genome Browser) are mandatory. Experience with big data technologies and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) is highly desirable. You should possess strong statistical and analytical skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a proven track record of successfully managing research projects. Exceptional communication and teamwork skills are essential for effective collaboration in a remote setting. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on scientific understanding and therapeutic development in a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment.
Lead Bioinformatics Scientist - Genomics (Remote)
Posted 21 days ago
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The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field. A minimum of 7-10 years of post-doctoral research or relevant industry experience in bioinformatics, with a strong specialization in genomics, is required. Proven expertise in analyzing next-generation sequencing (NGS) data (e.g., WGS, WES, RNA-Seq) using established bioinformatics tools and pipelines (e.g., GATK, STAR, Cufflinks) is essential. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, and shell scripting, along with experience in high-performance computing environments, is necessary. Strong statistical and machine learning skills are highly desirable. Excellent communication, collaboration, and project leadership abilities are paramount for success in this remote role. You should be adept at interpreting and presenting complex scientific data to both technical and non-technical audiences. This is a unique opportunity to make significant contributions to cutting-edge scientific research and development for our client, supporting crucial work originating from the Kisumu, Kisumu, KE area.
Lead Scientist - Bioinformatics & Genomics
Posted 21 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a team of bioinformaticians and researchers in genomic and proteomic data analysis.
- Design and implement novel bioinformatics pipelines for large-scale omics data.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of next-generation sequencing (NGS) data, including variant calling, gene expression analysis, and epigenomic studies.
- Develop and apply statistical and machine learning models to biological datasets.
- Collaborate with experimental biologists to interpret results and design future experiments.
- Stay abreast of the latest advancements in bioinformatics, genomics, and computational biology.
- Author and co-author peer-reviewed publications and present research findings at scientific conferences.
- Manage research projects, including resource allocation and timeline management.
- Contribute to grant writing and securing external funding for research initiatives.
- Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genetics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of post-doctoral or industry experience in bioinformatics and genomics research.
- Proven experience leading research projects and mentoring scientific teams.
- Expertise in analyzing NGS data, including WGS, WES, RNA-Seq, and ChIP-Seq.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and R, and associated bioinformatics libraries.
- Experience with bioinformatics tools and databases (e.g., BLAST, Ensembl, UCSC Genome Browser).
- Strong knowledge of statistical methods and machine learning algorithms.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills for remote teamwork.
- Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, GCP) and HPC environments is a plus.
Lead Research Scientist - Bioinformatics and Genomics
Posted 5 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, execution, and interpretation of large-scale genomics, transcriptomics, and epigenomics studies.
- Develop, optimize, and implement novel bioinformatics pipelines and algorithms for next-generation sequencing data analysis.
- Collaborate with experimental biologists and clinicians to define research questions and design appropriate computational strategies.
- Analyze and interpret complex biological data, identifying key insights and deriving testable hypotheses.
- Present research findings at internal meetings, scientific conferences, and through peer-reviewed publications.
- Mentor and guide junior scientists and research associates in bioinformatics and data analysis.
- Contribute to grant proposals and secure funding for research projects.
- Stay current with the latest advancements in bioinformatics, genomics, machine learning, and related computational biology fields.
- Ensure data integrity, reproducibility, and adherence to best practices in computational research.
- Manage multiple research projects concurrently, ensuring timely delivery of results.
- Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Genetics, or a related quantitative field.
- A minimum of 8 years of post-doctoral research experience in bioinformatics or computational genomics.
- Demonstrated expertise in analyzing diverse omics data (e.g., WGS, WES, RNA-seq, ChIP-seq).
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, and scripting languages (e.g., Bash).
- Strong experience with bioinformatics tools, databases, and software packages (e.g., GATK, STAR, DESeq2, etc.).
- Experience with high-performance computing (HPC) environments and cloud computing platforms (AWS, GCP).
- Excellent understanding of statistical principles and machine learning techniques applicable to biological data.
- Proven track record of scientific publications in reputable journals.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to thrive in a remote, collaborative setting.
- Strong leadership and project management capabilities.
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Lead Research Scientist - Bioinformatics & Genomics
Posted 18 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and execution of bioinformatics and genomics research projects.
- Develop and optimize computational pipelines for analyzing large-scale omics data.
- Apply statistical methods and machine learning techniques to biological data.
- Interpret complex genomic data to identify patterns, biomarkers, and novel insights.
- Supervise and mentor a team of bioinformaticians and research assistants.
- Collaborate with experimental biologists, clinicians, and other researchers to integrate findings.
- Develop and validate new algorithms and analytical tools.
- Manage research infrastructure, including databases and high-performance computing resources.
- Contribute to grant writing and secure research funding.
- Disseminate research findings through publications and presentations at scientific conferences.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, Statistics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of post-doctoral or industry research experience in bioinformatics and genomics.
- Demonstrated experience in leading research teams and managing complex projects.
- Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
- Expertise in analyzing various types of genomic data (e.g., WGS, WES, RNA-seq, ChIP-seq).
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, and scripting languages (e.g., Bash).
- Experience with high-performance computing (HPC) environments and cloud computing platforms.
- Solid understanding of molecular biology, genetics, and statistical principles.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and lead effectively in a remote research environment.
Lead Research Scientist - Genomics and Bioinformatics
Posted 13 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a remote team of bioinformatics scientists.
- Design, develop, and implement advanced genomic data analysis pipelines.
- Analyze large-scale genomic and transcriptomic datasets.
- Develop and apply novel computational methods and algorithms.
- Interpret complex biological data and generate testable hypotheses.
- Collaborate with experimental scientists and clinicians to integrate data.
- Curate and manage biological databases.
- Stay current with advancements in genomics, bioinformatics, and computational biology.
- Publish research findings in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.
- Present research at scientific conferences.
- PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, or a related quantitative field.
- Minimum of 8 years of post-doctoral research experience in genomics and bioinformatics.
- Proven track record of scientific leadership and project management.
- Expertise in analyzing next-generation sequencing (NGS) data (e.g., WGS, WES, RNA-Seq).
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, and/or Perl.
- Strong knowledge of statistical methods and machine learning in biology.
- Experience with relevant bioinformatics tools and databases (e.g., UCSC Genome Browser, Ensembl, NCBI).
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fully remote research environment.
Senior Bioinformatics Scientist - Genomics Research
Posted 7 days ago
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