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Bioinformatics Scientist

Conduct genomic data analyses (RNA-Seq, ChIP-Seq, microarrays) and develop bioinformatics workflows at NIH's NIEHS in Research Triangle Park, NC. Requires PhD and strong programming skills in R/Python.

Research Triangle Park, NCData ScienceOnsite

About the role

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology or a biological/life science
  • Proficiency in R, Python, MATLAB, Linux, PERL, Unix, Shell, Java
  • Experience with Next gen sequencing data analysis (Bulk RNA-Sequencing, Single Cell RNA-Sequencing)
  • Experience with Microarray data analysis, Methylation Analysis, Multi-omics Analysis, Cluster Analysis
  • Experience working with large data sets and Pipeline development
  • Background in Clinical and/or translational research, Core facility operations

Responsibilities

  • Conduct analyses on NextGen sequencing data including ChIP-Seq, RNA-Seq, miRNA-Seq and other experimental models
  • Conduct analysis and interpretation on data from genomic platforms including expression, exon, tiling, promoter and other array types
  • Conduct data analysis and interpretation on other large data types in genomic context
  • Establish and maintain workflows including experimental design, analyses of data quality, genome and meta-genome integration
  • Write utility scripts, macros and/or custom programs or algorithms in support of biological discovery
  • Coordinate with biologists and/or other bioinformaticians in the design of models summarizing and explaining experimental data
  • Provide interpretive analyses of data derived from different experimental platforms to generate biological meaning
  • Prepare reports and publication quality graphics summarizing experimental data
  • Participate in meetings with biologists; present findings to individuals and groups

Skills

RPythonMATLABLinuxPerlUnixShellJavaNext Gen Sequencing Data AnalysisBulk Rna-SequencingSingle Cell Rna-SequencingMicroarray Data AnalysisMethylation AnalysisMulti-Omics AnalysisCluster Analysis

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