The Bandopadhayay Laboratory (www.bandolab.org) based at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Broad Institute seeks a computational biologist to join in efforts to develop and apply cutting-edge genomic technologies to determine optimal treatment strategies for children with brain tumors. This research associate will be co-mentored by our collaborator Dr. Rameen Beroukhim (www.beroukhimlab.org) and will be involved in cross-disciplinary efforts to generate large datasets describing genetic changes across pediatric brain tumors and other cancers, and to develop and apply sophisticated statistical and computational approaches to analyzing these data. These datasets include DNA sequencing, RNA sequencing and epigenetic sequencing, both at bulk and single-cell level. The aim of these efforts will be to characterize mutations that cause pediatric brain tumors and to determine how to treat patients with these cancers.
The ideal candidate will have extensive programming ability and a strong background in mathematics and statistics with a deep interest and background in biology. The ability to collaborate closely with other members of a research team is essential.
Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
ResponsibilitiesCharacteristic Duties
Apply existing analytic algorithms to large genomic datasets.Work with researchers and computational biologists to develop and code new algorithmsInteract with users and other stakeholders to determine and prioritize requirements. QualificationsQualifications
The following are essential for this position:
A minimum of a Bachelors Degree or equivalentA strong background in programming, preferably in R, Python or MATLAB.Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Self-starter with excellent problem-solving, organizational, and people skills.A strong interest and background in biology is preferred.Exposure to an analytic field such as bioinformatics, computational biology, machine learning, or statistics is preferred.A minimum two-year commitment is required
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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