Junior Researcher, Bioinformatics/Data Analysis

Weill Cornell Medicine - Qatar; Doha; On-site; QAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar is seeking a Junior Researcher in Bioinformatics/Data Analysis to assist in data preparation, conduct basic analyses, and develop scripts under close supervision, while supporting documentation and learning bioinformatics tools.

You will collaborate with the research team to advance objectives, retrieve and clean datasets, perform basic statistics, produce charts and tables, document workflows, and contribute to data records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with up to 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with R or Python and basic scripting is preferred.
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows environments.

Responsibilities

• Assists in retrieving, cleaning, and preparing datasets for analysis, ensuring data accuracy and readiness for further processing.
• Performs basic statistical analyses and contributes to the generation of basic visual outputs such as charts and tables to support ongoing projects.
• Provides support in the development, execution, and troubleshooting of scripts under supervision and guidance of senior team members.
• Documents workflows, analysis steps, and coding processes systematically, and contributes to maintaining well-organized and up-to-date data records.
• Applies established bioinformatics tools and collaborates with domain experts to support data analysis and visualization under supervision.
• Actively participates in team meetings and works collaboratively with others to contribute to shared research goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

R or Python basics

Data cleaning basics

Scripting basics

Linux/Windows/macOS

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Title: Junior Researcher, Bioinformatics/Data Analysis

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Job: Junior Researcher, Bioinformatics/Data Analysis

Work Location:Qatar

Organization: Research Division

Work Days: Sunday-Thursday

Sponsorship Eligibility:No

Classification:Full Time

Posting End Date:11/11/2026

Position Summary

The position prepares data, conducts basic analysis and scripting tasks under close supervision, while also supporting documentation, learning bioinformatics tools, and collaborating with the team to advance research objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists in retrieving, cleaning, and preparing datasets for analysis, ensuring data accuracy and readiness for further processing.
• Performs basic statistical analyses and contributes to the generation of basic visual outputs such as charts and tables to support ongoing projects.
• Provides support in the development, execution, and troubleshooting of scripts under supervision and guidance of senior team members.
• Documents workflows, analysis steps, and coding processes systematically, and contributes to maintaining well-organized and up-to-date data records.
• Applies established bioinformatics tools and collaborates with domain experts to support data analysis and visualization under supervision.
• Actively participates in team meetings and works collaboratively with others to contribute to shared research goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Experience

Bachelor’s degree in bioinformatics, computer science, evolutionary biology, genetics, computational biology or a related discipline, with up to 3 years of relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of R or Python.
• Basic debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work in common computing environments, including Linux, Windows and Macintosh.
• Good problem-solving skills, eagerness to learn, and ability to follow guidelines.
• Attention to detail with the ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar was established in 2001 as a partnership between Cornell University and Qatar Foundation (QF). The first medical school in Qatar and a pioneer of coeducation at the university level, WCM-Q offers an integrated Six-Year Medical Program that incorporates pre-medical and medical studies and leads to the Cornell University M.D. degree.

Teaching is by Cornell and Weill Cornell faculty, including physicians at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) who hold Weill Cornell appointments. Enrollment has grown rapidly from 25 first-year pre-medical students in the fall of 2002 to over 300 students from more than 30 countries today.

WCM-Q is part of Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City, which was founded over 100 years ago, and shares the same mission:

• to provide the finest education possible for medical students

• to conduct research at the cutting edge of knowledge

• to improve healthcare both now and for future generations

• to provide the highest quality of care to the community

WCM-Q’s home city is Doha, a thriving cosmopolitan metropolis with a culturally diverse population, a rapidly growing economy, and modern infrastructure. WCM-Q is a member of Qatar Foundation, a not-for-profit organization with multiple centers focused on education, research and innovation, and community development. WCM-Q is located within Education City, the flagship development of QF, which occupies more than 12 square kilometers and is home to some of the world’s leading educational institutions, including Hamad Bin Khalifa University, and overseas campuses of elite universities, such as VCUarts Qatar, Texas A&M University at Qatar, Northwestern Qatar, Georgetown University in Qatar, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, and HEC Paris in Qatar.

Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled employer.

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