Microbiome Bioinformatics Postdoc: Population Health

kozmetickesluzby.vecnakraska.sk - Jobboard; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is seeking a data analyst for their Microbiome Analysis Core. This role involves applying microbiome informatics and statistical methods in studies related to health and disease. Candidates should have an MSc or Ph.D. in relevant fields, proficiency in R programming, and experience with microbiome analysis.

Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are essential for this position. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders including scientists and clinicians.

Qualifications

• MSc or Ph.D. degree in Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or related fields.
• Proficiency in R programming and Linux/Unix command line.
• Experience in microbiome analysis and related statistical methods.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively solve complex problems and shift priorities.

Responsibilities

• Apply microbiome informatics and statistical methods for population studies.
• Analyze human microbiome profiles and their associations with health.
• Collaborate with internal and external scientists and clinicians.

Skills

R programming

Linux/Unix command line

Microbiome analysis

Ordination and cluster analysis

Research excellence

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

MSc or Ph.D. in Biostatistics or related fields

Tools

Computing clusters (e.g. Slurm)

Job description

The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is seeking a data analyst for their Microbiome Analysis Core. This role involves applying microbiome informatics and statistical methods in studies related to health and disease. Candidates should have an MSc or Ph.D. in relevant fields, proficiency in R programming, and experience with microbiome analysis.

Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are essential for this position. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders including scientists and clinicians.