Senior Scientist, Computational Biology: AI-Driven Oncology

Volastra Therapeutics, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Volastra Therapeutics, Inc. in New York is seeking a Scientist/Senior Scientist specializing in Computational Biology. This role involves building and applying analyses of genomic and clinical datasets to identify vulnerabilities in cancer treatment.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD, strong coding skills in Python/R, and hands-on experience with high-throughput sequencing. This is a high-impact role in a fast-paced biotech environment.

Salary ranges from approximately $140,000 to $180,000 based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent experience in bioinformatics or related quantitative life-science.
• Deep hands-on experience analyzing high-throughput sequencing data.
• Strong coding ability in Python and/or R, with Unix/Linux proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead bioinformatics analyses across discovery and translational sciences.
• Develop reproducible computational workflows for various datasets.
• Integrate internal datasets with public cancer resources.

Skills

Bioinformatics analysis

High-throughput sequencing data

Python programming

R programming

Unix/Linux proficiency

Data visualization

Biological insight in oncology

Education

PhD or equivalent in bioinformatics or related field

Tools

Cloud computing

HPC environments

Job description

Volastra Therapeutics, Inc. in New York is seeking a Scientist/Senior Scientist specializing in Computational Biology. This role involves building and applying analyses of genomic and clinical datasets to identify vulnerabilities in cancer treatment.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD, strong coding skills in Python/R, and hands-on experience with high-throughput sequencing. This is a high-impact role in a fast-paced biotech environment.

Salary ranges from approximately $140,000 to $180,000 based on qualifications and experience.