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Job Description The Bacterial Genomics group at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard is seeking a creative and highly motivated Associate Computational Biologist II. The ideal candidate should be broadly conversant with bioinformatics techniques for genomic transcriptomic or metagenomic data analysis and will use this knowledge to help us understand the evolution and spread of bacterial pathogens and antibiotic resistance. The candidate should be proficient in at least one programming language (e.g. Perl Python R) familiar with statistics made significant contributions to their area of study and enjoys working across diverse projects in a team environment.
Requirements MS degree in Bioinformatics Computational Biology Computer Science or other relevant scientific discipline or a BS degree with at least 2 years experience working with sequencing data is required. Must be proficient in working in the Unix environment. Solid coding proficiency in at least one of the following languages: Python Perl Scala Java C/C++ or R. Experience with cluster computing and parallelization preferred Familiarity with DNA next-generation sequencing data preferred Comfort and experience with programming for biological data analysis Understanding of bacterial genetics preferred Experience with metagenomic data analysis preferred Demonstrated attention to detail Excellent ability to communicate scientific material Excellent organization and time management skills Excellent collaborative skills and unrelenting enthusiasm for genomic science
The Broad Institute is an amazing place - we apply our deep knowledge of human and microbial genetics to empower a revolution in biomedicine and accelerate the pace at which the world conquers disease. Through our partnerships with MIT Harvard and the Harvard teaching hospitals we've become a worldwide hub of cutting-edge biomedical science.
The Bacterial Genomics group within the Genomic Center for Infectious Diseases at the Broad Institute tackles pressing questions related to bacteria and their role in human health. We work in a dynamic and rich training environment connected to groups across the Broad community and to clinical and academic researchers from around the globe. We devise and carry out large-scale studies that generate genomic metagenomic and transcriptomic data sets that we use to understand human pathologies like tuberculosis recurrent urinary tract infections and life-threatening infections caused by hospital adapted pathogens. #LI-POST All Broad employees regardless of work location must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by Tuesday October 12 2021. Requests for exemption for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs will be considered. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. EEO is The Law - click here for more information Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled Check out this video for a look into our community! |
