Research Officer, Laboratory of Computational Transcriptomics (GIS)

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

Job summary

A leading institute in Singapore is seeking a Bioinformatics Specialist to enhance software development and data management. The role includes optimising algorithms and managing data, with opportunities to contribute to significant research in genomics. Join a collaborative team dedicated to advancing biomedical sciences.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Complete benefits package

Qualifications

• Good programming skills in Python and R.
• Highly organised and motivated to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support software development and data management projects.
• Optimise code and implement new algorithms.
• Lead own research project.

Skills

Programming

Communication

Education

B.Sc. in Bioinformatics

B.Sc. in Computer Science

B.Sc. in Statistics

B.Sc. in Genomics

Job description

The lab of Computational Transcriptomics at the Genome Institute of Singapore (led by Dr Jonathan Göke) is recruiting a Bioinformatics Specialist to support the team?s software development and data management projects. The candidate will work together with other team members to optimise code, implement new algorithms, and optimise existing machine learning models. In addition, the candidate will be in charge of data management and documentation using both cloud and on-site compute and storage resources. The candidate will further have the opportunity to contribute to ongoing research projects in the areas of cancer genomics, single cell genomics, population genomics, or neurodegenerative diseases, and to lead their own research project.

The candidate will join an experienced team with expertise in collaborative methods development and large scale data generation and analysis. We work closely with national initiatives in Singapore and international consortia. More information about the lab can be found online:https://www.jglab.org/andwww.github.com/goekelab

Requirements:

• B.Sc. in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics, Genomics, or a relateddiscipline

• Good programming skills (Python and R, or other languages)

• Candidates should be highly organised and have a strong motivation to learn and contribute to the team

• Excellent communication skills

We are searching for promising candidates who are great team players and actively seek opportunities to learn new skills. If you are unsure about your eligibility, please feel free to reach out via email.

Benefits

The Genome Institute of Singapore offers a competitive salary and a complete benefits package that ensures a very high living standard in one of the most modern cities in the world.

About Singapore and the Genome Institute of Singapore

Singapore is a city-state with one of the highest standards of living in the world and an international hub for the biomedical sciences. Singapore is a vibrant, tropical city, with rich Asian heritage and modern style of living, an ideal gateway to explore Asia, providing a unique experience and an excellent quality of life.

The Genome Institute of Singapore (A*STAR) is the national flagship program for genomic science in Singapore. You can find out more online:http://www.gis.a-star.edu.sg/

Contact and further information:For inquiries or to apply, please email your CV and a short introduction about yourself, your past research experience and your future research interests to Jonathan Göke via clicking "QUICK APPLY!"