Data Scientist - Corradin Lab (Relocation Assistance Available)

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Job summary

Whitehead Institute seeks a Data Scientist in the Corradin Lab to explore human genetic and epigenetic variation linked to neurological disease using data science and computational biology methods.

The role involves developing computational tools for single-cell RNA-seq, multiomics, and CRISPR perturbation data, and applying ML to genomics problems, with collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• PhD in biology or data science field.
• 2+ years of programming experience.
• Proficiency in Python, Unix/Linux, and/or R.
• Experience processing NGS data preferred.
• Knowledge of statistical tests and ML algorithms.
• Data visualization in Python or R.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop computational tools for biological data analyses.
• Analyze experimental data and address data integration challenges.
• Utilize ML for genomics and functional genomics analyses.
• Collaborate with internal and external researchers.

Skills

Programming experience

Statistical tests

Machine learning

Data visualization

Education

PhD in biology or data science

Tools

Python

R

Unix/Linux

Job description

Classification

Exempt

Job Family

Technicians

Reports to

Member

Job Description Summary

The Data Scientist in the Corradin Lab at Whitehead Institute will investigate human genetic and epigenetic variation linked to neurological disease. We are recruiting candidates with a strong interest in data science/computational biology, machine learning and functional genomics.

Overall Responsibilities

Utilize programming skills to design and develop computational tools for biological data analyses, including single cell RNA-seq, multiomics and CRISPR perturbation experiments. Analyze experimental data and address methodological challenges of data integration. Use discretion in prioritizing and organizing workflow and in optimizing methodologies and results.

Characteristic Duties

• Develop and apply algorithms for analysis of large-scale biological data related to various projects
• Hypothesis testing using statistical concepts
• Utilize algorithms such as classification, regression and clustering to answer diverse research questions
• Optimize efficiency of NGS data analysis
• Work closely with internal and external collaborators
• Leverage LLMs and machine learning for genomics
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in biology or data science-related field
• 2+ years of experience in computer programming required
• Proficiency in Python, Unix/Linux OS and/or R
• Experience in processing NGS data (preferred)
• Knowledge of statistical tests and machine learning algorithms
• Data visualization in Python or R

Pay Range

• Minimum: 85,000
• Maximum: 100,000

Other Information

Whitehead provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the Institute reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, and internal peer equity. This pay range represents base pay only and does not include any other benefits or compensation.

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