Bioinformatics Scientist
Core
Develop computational methods, tools, and algorithms for metagenomic sequence analysis and pathogen characterization using machine learning and multiomic datasets to advance detection and surveillance of novel pathogens.
Role type
Senior IC Bioinformatics Scientist (Metagenomics & ML)
Builds
Scalable analytical frameworks, simulation-based tools, and integrated workflows for pathogen detection and taxonomic classification.
Domain
Biosurveillance, Metagenomics, Artificial Intelligence
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Metagenomics analysis, bacterial genomics, NGS analysis, C/C++, Python, R, MATLAB, Nextflow, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, HPC schedulers, GPU programming, parallel programming, cloud computing, deep learning, unsupervised feature learning, transformer-based language modeling, genome assembly, subtyping
Preferred skills
PhD in Computational Biology/Biophysics, gene calling, biological process modeling, protein/genome language models, cell modeling, active learning, multimodal learning
Technologies
C/C++, Python, R, MATLAB, Nextflow, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, HPC schedulers, GPU, Cloud
Responsibilities
Analyze metagenomic datasets from environmental and clinical samples to determine taxonomy and function; Research, develop, and implement computational techniques for novel sequences; Develop simulation-based and agentic tools for hypothesis generation; Contribute to biological data management (metadata schemas, databases, catalogs); Lead development of manuscripts and presentations; Oversee activities of other personnel and provide informal mentoring.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentoring responsibilities
