Staff Scientist, Computational Genomics & Bioinformatics

Office of Intramural Training & Education; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The NIH NINDS Bioinformatics Core in Bethesda, MD seeks a Staff Scientist to provide omics-based analysis support to investigators and staff. The role emphasizes independent work, robust methods, and collaboration with the Core to deliver analytical solutions.

The position includes interpretation of results, generation of hypotheses, and training colleagues on bioinformatics tools and databases. Strong communication across diverse audiences is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Provides omics-based analysis support to NIH investigators and staff using defensible methods.
• Contributes to interpretation of results and generation of novel hypotheses or conclusions.
• May be asked to present analyses to audiences unfamiliar with bioinformatics.

Responsibilities

• Perform omics-based analyses (e.g., sequencing, expression, and related data) and develop analyses in collaboration with the Core.
• Interpret results, generate hypotheses, and communicate findings clearly to a diverse audience.
• Provide training on bioinformatics tools and databases licensed by NIH and publicly available.

Job description

The NIH NINDS Bioinformatics Core in Bethesda, MD seeks a Staff Scientist to provide omics-based analysis support to investigators and staff. The role emphasizes independent work, robust methods, and collaboration with the Core to deliver analytical solutions.

The position includes interpretation of results, generation of hypotheses, and training colleagues on bioinformatics tools and databases. Strong communication across diverse audiences is essential for success.