Sr Computational Research Scientist- MA's Lab
Core
Analyze genomics data from >1,000 cancer cell models to identify driver alterations and investigate the representativeness of cell models against primary tumor mutations for pediatric cancer research.
Role type
Senior Computational Research Scientist (Pediatric Cancer Genomics)
Builds
Novel therapeutic targets and analytical methods for childhood cancer
Domain
Computational Biology / Pediatric Oncology / Genomics
Deliverable
production ML models | research
Required skills
Next generation sequencing analysis, variant calling, RNAseq fusion analysis, high-performance computing, bash scripting, Python, R, C/C++, Perl, statistics, molecular biology, genetics
Preferred skills
Adobe Illustrator, long-read sequencing analysis, training early-career researchers
Technologies
Python, R, C/C++, Perl, bash, IGV, bam/fastq
Responsibilities
Lead computationally focused scientific research projects with little supervision, initiate and execute research strategies in partnership with the PI, explore and propose adoption of emerging scientific and technical trends, identify and interpret relevant data to generate hypotheses, present research to multi-disciplinary audiences and draft complex manuscripts, provide instruction and guidance to junior-level staff
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
