Cancer Genomics & Spatial Omics Data Scientist

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in Singapore is seeking motivated machine learning and data analytics researchers to develop methods for diagnosing cancer. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and proficiency in tools like R and Python, alongside a strong mathematical background. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn cutting-edge techniques in a collaborative environment with interdisciplinary teams including biologists and oncologists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• High proficiency in scripting languages and statistical languages.
• Experience working in UNIX environments.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to developing methods for understanding and diagnosing cancer.
• Work in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

Skills

Strong mathematical intuition

Programming skills

Experience in scripting (Perl, Python, R)

Unix environments experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Data Science

Tools

Bioconductor

Biopython

Java

C++

Job description

A leading research organization in Singapore is seeking motivated machine learning and data analytics researchers to develop methods for diagnosing cancer. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and proficiency in tools like R and Python, alongside a strong mathematical background. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn cutting-edge techniques in a collaborative environment with interdisciplinary teams including biologists and oncologists.