Computational Associate II - Multi-Omics & Single-Cell

Broad Institute; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard seeks a Computational Associate II to provide computational support for cross-disciplinary, multi-omic projects in the Xavier Lab and Klarman Cell Observatory. You will analyze single-cell and spatial datasets, develop pipelines, and collaborate with wet and dry lab scientists to translate data into biological insights.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of related experience, strong Python/R skills, and familiarity with ML/deep learning.

Qualifications

• A BS degree and a minimum of 2+ years of related experience with a publication record, or an MS in Computer Science/Engineering, Biology, Bioinformatics, or a related field
• Python or R and knowledge of ML and deep learning methods
• Experience analyzing biological data, such as single cell and/or spatial transcriptomics data
• Independence, creativity, and attention to detail with excellent critical thinking, research, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work with biologists, computational biologists, data scientists, and software engineers in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment
• Demonstrated ability to carry out a variety of tasks in parallel, recognize and solve problems effectively, and shift priorities rapidly

Responsibilities

• Analyze data across various internal and external collaborations (e.g., single-cell RNA-Seq, single-cell ATAC-Seq, spatial transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and/or microbiome data)
• Develop, enhance, and maintain current and new bioinformatics pipelines
• Work with other team members and leadership to plan project requirements and timelines, shift priorities as needed, and efficiently execute project tasks
• Write well-crafted, maintainable, scalable, and performant code
• Learn new technical skills and biological knowledge as needed
• Present project progress during group meetings
• Lead projects leading to first-author publications

Skills

Python

R

ML

Single-cell data

Education

BS degree in Computer Science / Biology / Bioinformatics or related

MS in CS/Engineering/Biology/Bioinformatics or related

Tools

Jupyter

Git

RStudio

Job description

The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard seeks a Computational Associate II to provide computational support for cross-disciplinary, multi-omic projects in the Xavier Lab and Klarman Cell Observatory. You will analyze single-cell and spatial datasets, develop pipelines, and collaborate with wet and dry lab scientists to translate data into biological insights.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of related experience, strong Python/R skills, and familiarity with ML/deep learning.