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About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Bioinformatician with a focus on genomics to join their pioneering, entirely remote research team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing and implementing sophisticated computational strategies for analyzing large-scale genomic datasets. You will collaborate with a global network of scientists, contributing to critical research in areas such as disease genetics and personalized medicine. This position is ideal for a proactive individual passionate about advancing biological understanding through data-driven approaches, working within a culture that values remote collaboration, innovation, and scientific rigor. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to the interpretation of complex genomic information.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain scalable bioinformatics pipelines for the analysis of next-generation sequencing (NGS) data.

• Perform detailed analysis of whole-genome, exome, and transcriptome data to identify genetic variants and regulatory elements.

• Integrate diverse biological datasets (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics) to gain comprehensive insights.

• Collaborate with geneticists and molecular biologists to interpret findings and guide research directions.

• Contribute to the development of custom software tools and scripts for data analysis and visualization.

• Stay current with the latest advancements in genomics, bioinformatics, and computational biology.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in bioinformatics, with a strong emphasis on genomic data analysis .

• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in bioinformatics, such as Python , R, and Perl.

• Solid understanding of statistical genetics, population genetics, and variant calling algorithms.

• Experience with cloud computing environments (e.g., AWS, GCP) and version control systems (e.g., Git).

• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical information effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and benefits package for a remote position.

• Significant opportunities for professional growth and skill development.

• Flexible working hours and remote work environment.

• Access to powerful computing resources and large datasets.

• Collaborative and intellectually stimulating international team.