Research Officer, Laboratory of Systems Biology and Data Analytics (GIS)

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR); Singapore; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated Bioinformatics Specialists to advance cancer research through innovative machine learning and data analytics. This role offers a unique chance to engage with cutting-edge techniques in spatial omics, working alongside a diverse team of experts in biology and medicine. Ideal candidates will possess a strong foundation in mathematics and programming, particularly in languages like Python and R. This opportunity not only enhances your skills in a rapidly evolving field but also allows you to make a significant impact in healthcare and diagnostics.

Qualifications

• Strong mathematical intuition and programming skills.
• Experience with statistical analysis and data science coursework.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of methods for cancer diagnosis.
• Work collaboratively with biologists and medical professionals.

Skills

Machine Learning

Data Analytics

Bioinformatics

Scripting Languages (Perl, Python)

Statistical Analysis (R)

Java

C++

Unix Environments

Education

Bachelor's in Bioinformatics

Master's in Computational Biology

Degree in Data Science

Tools

Bioconductor

Biopython

Job description

Bioinformatics Specialists: Machine Learning and Genome Data Analytics (Genome Institute of Singapore)

We are looking for smart, motivated machine learning and data analytics researchers who can contribute to the development of new methods for understanding and diagnosing cancer.The candidate should have strong mathematical intuition and programming skills, and be comfortable working in a highly collaborative multidisciplinary environment that includes biologists, pathologists and medical oncologists. This will be a unique opportunity to learn cutting edge data analytics and computational biology techniques in the rapidly growing field of spatial omics.

Requirements

• Bachelor?s or Master?s degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Data Science, or a related field

• High proficiency in scripting language (Perl, Python and statistical languages such as R, particularly in the use of packages such as Bioconducter or Biopython)

• Additional programming skills in Java or C++ will be useful and candidate should be experienced working in Unix environments with computing clusters/servers

• A strong background and course work in statistics, computer science and data science is preferable

To apply, please email your CV and names of references via clicking "QUICK APPLY!".

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.